Updated May 28, 2025
Near The Border, SW - May 14, 2025 There's no need to relinquish or renounce your US nationality, So, don't trip just get dual citizenship. I have mention in my last blog post 'real ID is in effect' about the May 7, 2025 deadline for the real ID. For those of us who frequently travel, we should have our ducks in a row by now🦆. All others, people, please do not be ignorant and ignore(for those who do not have a driver license or state ids here in America) it's embarrassing, to say the least, but there are people who do not have these things. In the near future, you will need to get identification just to travel domestically.
Now, I know some of you are not really into having one, but how are you going to travel three months from now? Yes, less than 90 days. You have a limited time. And with the (45th), now 47th POTUS, in control, he's on a roll. With the DOGE. It's Trump 2.0 oh, say can you see?
In addition, if your traveling to the United Kingdom(UK) even if your just connecting flights and its not your final destination. You will need to fill out this form, before landing. Click here for the form. You will need to pay for the ETA(this is what they call it), which is $17.99 USD**. An electronic travel authorization (ETA) lets you travel to the UK for tourism, visiting family or certain other reasons for up to 6 months. An ETA costs €16.
It takes 3 business days(sometimes sooner). This lasts for two years or until your passport expires which ever comes sooner. Only UK, Ireland and those with valid UK visas, do not need an ETA, nor do they need to pay this fee. This was supposed to goes into effect on April 2, 2025 for EU nationals, but has been extended. Stay tuned for updates on this blog post.
Also, know the laws and rules beforehand to any country that you or you and your group will travel to. You can run into trouble(without even knowing it) and you will have to abide in, that country; along with all its rules and regulations. Get travel insurance just in case.
To my Americans brothers and sisters, believers and non-believers, watch your mouths and how you carry on. Or you can and will be denied access into certain locales(even if you have the proper paperwork). So do a little google research, to the countries your traveling to. Not fully understanding any particular countries laws, before traveling would make you: 'a big dummy'(said in my Fred Sanford voice). Common sense is not common anymore. You have been warned.
I don't want to sound, like a Debbie downer with all these new rules coming into effect. Just travel smart, that part.
I will update this blog later.
Happy Travels.
Your Girl LG Who Travels
**At the close of markets on May 28, 2025
Photo Credit: jtl.columbia.edu
Links: For Landing form in the UK - https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/how-to-apply and ETA - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
*Dual Citizenship Blog post originally posted on GforceNews.blogspot.com
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