as a temporary resident in the u.s do you need a passport to go to alaska? since its part of the u.s?

Question

because you have to pass by the canadian border then again is a direct flight!! can someone answer that question for me?

Answer 1

You need government-issued photo ID like anyone else. But within the US, it doesn't have to be a passport. Driver's licenses are most common. State ID cards are another option as is military ID. Hell, I've used my EPA lead-based-paint inspector badge and it worked.

Seattle-Anchorage (or direct from any US city - Chicago, SFO, PDX, DEN, ATL, etc) is fine without a passport. We do it all the time. Like 8 days ago. Alaska airlines does have two flights a day that connect through Vancouver (and you WOULD need a passport for those). But if you got bumped or something, you just wouldn't have that option - they'd check that you had a passport before letting you board. You'd just wait for the next domestic (direct) flight.

Summary: You don't need one. Definitely not. But if you have the time and about $80, get one. It is the easiest, most multi-purpose travel ID and then you'll have the option of taking a last-minute trip anytime you want.

P.S. there's a humorous book about Homer, AK, "As Far as You Can Go Without a Passport." Which we actually exceeded last month when we flew from the US Virgin Islands back home to Kenai, Alaska. 5,000 air miles. 21 hours in transit. Two kids. No passports required.

Answer 2

If you are leaving from a US port directly to Alaska, it shouldn't be a problem; just have your residency papers with you. As for crossing the Canadian border (on the ground, that is), that could be problematic; even American citizens now need a passport to re-enter from Canada, and without being a citizen you can't get a passport. I'd check with the airline; this can't be the first time they've dealt with this, so they should know the procedures.

Answer 3

If it is a direct flight, a US citizen should not need a passport.

As a temporary resident and with the new rules for flying, you would be better off having a passport ready. This is just in case something were to go wrong.

Answer 4

no, if it is a non stop flight from the us to alaska you don't need a passport. in the unlikely event that your plane is being diverted to canada, you have to deal with the authority in canada.

a flight from continental us to alaska is just like any other domestic flight.

happy travels

Answer 5

yes you now need a passport even to go to alaska as of jan 26 all flights require passports and sea travel , and you dont get as much of a hassle

Answer 6

call your airline