6 NEW Travel Rules You Need to Know in 2025

[@PortableProfessional]

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[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

Wow, maybe the United States will catch up to Europe someday!!? 😮

[@Michael-f4d8g]

I just had major setback in my travel plans My current passport I just got in 2021 got stolen at my local city bus depot and now I got to pay another 2

[@mutantryeff]

Can't fly without Real ID but you can vote without any ID.

[@ourd0gseven]

@@JuanMoreno-wo5yb No, this blows!! Y0u let !llegals in, yet heavily vet normal people, y0.u t0oL!! ( O_o)

[@ourd0gseven]

@@mutantryeff I know, right?! Sick focks!!!!!!!!

[@mikeschiesel2852]

I agree about passport stamps, I love paging through my passport, the stamps bring back memories of various trips.

[@toddboothbee1361]

yes. And They're great proof of having been to these places. Now I'll have to take selfies of me standing infront of famous sites.

[@maskedavenger2578]

⁠​⁠@@toddboothbee1361Why should you care about proving what places you visited . If others don’t believe you that’s their problem . You know where you visited & that’s all that counts , unless you are pretentious & like to boast about all the places you visit .

[@RiverWoods111]

@@toddboothbee1361 Access to travel records: You can access your digital travel records through your passport issuing authority, usually online, to prove your travel history

[@Kudos-o2q]

Your are stupid. Passport pages will be full quickly

[@petrolo72]

💯 ever inching towards a surveillance state with so many more intrusive “identification and tracking” procedures.

[@conniec7650]

It’s really invasive and creepy! Illegals invading the United States and other countries have more anonymity and privacy than a country’s legal citizens do!

[@JamieW-o7b]

Are dinghy owners exempt?

[@alrent2992]

Exactly 💯

[@stevesidare2493]

And all the sheep are on board with this.

[@alrent2992]

@@stevesidare2493 I couldn't have said it any better. You're absolutely 💯 👌.

[@enoughenough9013]

The online renewal system worked great. Took the photo myself and received my passport in 10 days.

[@vbrown6445]

I had the exact same experience. Had a neighbor take my photo and got my new passport in under 2 weeks.

[@dixiemerchant1052]

Prior to another family trip flight I binge watched you while I was packing and getting ready at different times for a few days. It was motivational, psyched me up, and I must say I learned quite a bit that made a difference!

[@cabmonk]

In Aug my flight with air Canada was delayed just over 6 hours. I applied online for the compensation and got the e-transfer in just under 3 weeks. Crazy considering my whole flight and hotel package to las Vegas was $568 total. I got $700 in compensation so my trip was free lol.

[@cecille_638]

What type of airline ticket did you get? Do you have free changes, changes with a fee, or the cheapest airfare?

[@angelrosee73]

EES or ESS? All good info! thank you for keeping us up to date! Traveling to ASIA and am so nervous about everything going smoothly - Japan, China & S. Korea

[@nwdiva]

That bugged me too! Ess or ees. Minor hiccup I guess.

[@HaklGuru]

That’s why I moved to Bangkok this year, baby! Not missing Canada one freezing moment…

[@robertwilliamson922]

@HaklGuru Spent four months in Chiang Mai, four days in Bangkok (both of them are amazing Thai cities), and two months in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Back in Canada for now. I’m finished with Canada also. Returning to south east Asia for good in 2025. 73 years old now with a quadruple bypass. Became a Theravada Buddhist. I’ll live my last few years in Cambodia and Thailand and Laos and Sri Lanka. (Base myself in Siem Reap.). Namo Buddhaya, 🙏🏼 ✈️ 🌴 🌴🌴 🇰🇭 🇹🇭 🇱🇰 🇲🇦 🇱🇦

[@HaklGuru]

@@robertwilliamson922 make sure you do! Need some more of us well behaved Canadians representing here…

[@foxxycleopatra615]

Jealous! It’s -20 in Edmonton right now 😢

[@HaklGuru]

@ I’m from Calgary so can understand. Truthfully, Vancouver was still too cool for me…

[@amandadewet4022]

​@@robertwilliamson922You may be interested in Chris Oyakhilome ❤

[@andremauriceholmes]

I just renewed my passport online. I was shocked to get it in the mail in less than two weeks. I had a professional photographer take my picture digitally. I recommend it as it saved me time and trouble.

[@PortableProfessional]

That is awesome! Good to hear the process was quick and easy.

[@dmitripogosian5084]

Not that long (20 years) ago in Canada you were getting the passport the same day if you paid extra :) and in 2-3 days if you did not. It is remarkable how we can started considering weeks of delay normal.

[@d.thomas1463]

I’m curious how they will enforce the “families must sit together” rule… Will single passengers be forced to change seats after purchase? If a single person pays for seat selection and is moved to accommodate a family, do they get the seat selection fee back?

[@tmoore1144]

That was my thought too. Too many Click Bate stories on social media about someone paying for a specific seat, then asked to move for a family that booked last minute wanting the 1st person's seat.

[@lisaphares2286]

I wonder if it just means an adult will be seated with a child, not necessarily both. But older children wouldn’t have to be seated with the family.

[@Gma.Anna-Carter]

I don’t want to sit with anyone’s kids

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

Bring a parachute 🪂 just in case! 😮

[@ParteraQuisqueyana]

I don’t understand why would anyone sit their family separated. Every time we travel as a family, we make sure to select the seats in advance next to each other.

[@wayne00k]

For everyone going to miss the passport entry stamps - just do what my Uncle Walt did as a 30-year sailor (20 on subs - enlisted 2 years before Pearl Harbor) - he got a tattoo of every port of call Lat & Long up and down both arms. Uncle Walt was a one of a kind kinda guy :)

[@NatalieSanchez-xp4ev]

You work for 42yrs to have $2m in your retirement, Meanwhile some people are putting just $20k in a meme coin for just few months and now they are multi millionaires. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

[@MichaelAllan-y4u]

Well explain thank you for bringing up this video Financial education is indeed required for more than 80% of the society in the country as very few are literate on the subject. The value of the US🇺🇸dollar is declining due to inflation, but it is increasing in comparison to other currencies and commodities such as gold and real estate. I'm worried that rising inflation will cause my 550k in my retirement funds to lose value, But with the help of Mrs Maria I hit 220k this week from my investment of 45k, I am truly grateful for all the knowledge and nuggets you have given me over the past few months.

[@caige-c5w]

Mrs Elaine program is widely available online..❤

[@Michael-e9h7v]

How ..? Am a newbie in crypto investment, please can you guide me through on how you made profit?

[@Alana-j8t]

I'm glad to write her tay I do hope she will help handle my paycheck properly

[@Alana-j8t]

Can I start with as low as $1000

[@AusNetFan13]

Your travel tips are a blessing Megan. Wishing you and Ollie a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please be safe. 🎄

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks, and wishing you the same!

[@AliceHernandez-u1q]

OH My! Pretty excited about findng you. Clear, easy to understand, no nonsense. Love you. Gonna watch another right now and expolore yur website this weekend. Thank you. Hope you want to hear how helpful you have been. thnk you.

[@marceld6061]

The lack of no longer getting your passport stamped is a little disappointing but, it also prevents you from not having enough empty pages and being refused entry.

[@PortableProfessional]

True, especially for those who travel a lot! I will still miss the stamps🙁

[@matthewnirenberg]

If you want stamps and the experience of running out of pages, just visit Palau as often as is legally possible. On entry, all tourists get the Palau Pledge stamped on an entire page and then you get to do something that happens nowhere else, the border guard orders you to sign and date your acceptance of the pledge (yes its the one time you can legally write in your passport). This happens every time as the pledge is unique to each entry. Or, you can just spend a lot of time and money getting visas to countries and filling the pages that way.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@PortableProfessional Is that a pillow or a dog on your bed! If it’s a pillow I want one!! ❤

[@RiverWoods111]

@@JuanMoreno-wo5yb That is her adorable dogo. They are available at all shelters for adoption. They do come with a lot of care and upkeep though. Totally worth it if you ask me.

[@robstevens9590]

Years ago (actually decades ago) I had an international flight that was delayed 8 hours. It was actually a blessing in disguise. The trip to the airport on a normal day was 45 minutes, but a freak snowstorm hit (mid-April) and the drive to the airport took 5 hours! I was happy for that delay.

[@TLhike]

Great info as always. More ollie please! 🎄🎄

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for the visit!

[@paddyanne2024]

Thank you for the information. I did start following you as I thought you were Canadian and offered good advice to Cdn travellers, but lately I hear you consistently mention tips for Americans and no mention of Canadians - have you moved or changed your focus, or am I confused!! Thank you!

[@Moni_type1]

Are you thinking of Ally Small?

[@davesaunders7080]

Oh she is CDN just knows her majority viewership.

[@Rolliej1996]

​@@davesaunders7080 is she Canadian?

[@Elle-kr8od]

@@Rolliej1996 yes

[@PSMcD]

Agree, I was looking for info from this Canadian channel that would apply to me as a Canadian! .. disappointed

[@JC-sf2qm]

Many thanks... shared with all my travel buddies ... much needed info!

[@claudiamiller7730]

The best photograph I’ve had taken EVER as an adult (I’m 74!) came from a Photo Counter clerk at Walgreens here in NC…she was helpful, funny, and really very skilled at photography. Don’t discount this option for your passport photo…and ask for Pamela …LOL!!✈️

[@renferal5290]

I am waiting for the site to go live so I can get one. I have already had my passport scanned and photo taken when entering the UK and also, when boarding the plane as well. I renewed my passport when I got back home this last time, online. it was so easy and I got my new one in 2 weeks. I must say, I really do appreciate your videos

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks! Sounds like you’re ready for whenever it starts! Safe travels!

[@Oops-IMeantToDoThat]

Not to mention it's recording your biometric data with China (Schengen zone). Just the people I want to have that data.

[@roselee4445]

You will find yourself with Chinese eyes one day

[@samahlan]

News flash - the Schengen zone is in Europe.

[@FatherDuck80]

Bill gates owns all the Patents to this that enough to tell where all this mess is going.

[@Maxxx-ns3vf]

Excuse me, are you demented ❓ Schengen zone is in Europe❗ Go back to elementary school and learn basics of geography❗ China 😁🤣🤬🤐. Idiot❗

[@mjmorrill081]

Thank you for explaining all the new roles. I really love the fact that passports can now be done online! Although I'm 64 years old I am still pretty computer savvy.

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@shoelady6457]

Informative 👌

[@joelquen2345]

Thanks for all the information, Megan. I’m traveling abroad in March and you have provided me a lot of great information in your videos. I’ve shared your channel and videos to friends and family. Keep up the great work that you do it’s helping people. HAPPY HOLIDAYS .❤ .

[@RBWOO]

All great tips. Once again Thank you for keeping us up to date on upcoming changes. Helps all of us avoid situations and allows us to have a stress free relaxing vacation.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thank you for your kind words! So nice to hear the video help!

[@papist777]

Megan; Thanks for what you do. My wife and I are trying to travel during retirements and getting your perspective has been very helpful!

[@matthewbrotman2907]

A few states (which have road crossings into Canada) issue “enhanced licenses”, which can be used instead of a passport at said crossings. They require a special application, so you’ll know if you have one. Those count as REAL IDs.

[@randyhome1544]

Washington State has a USA flag.

[@flyingsword135]

Real invasion of privacy

[@cdvr2002]

Meagan thank you for always keeping us in the loop with all these changes in the travel industry. Merry Christmas and good luck to all!!!

[@PortableProfessional]

Great having to have you on the channel, Carmen! Merry Christmas and happy travels in the New Year!

[@Stixenterprise]

Security aside, anything to speed up international flights and connections in Europe is a win!

[@photogsherry]

Thank you for this update!

[@glendawilliams5102]

Thank you for sharing! Great information.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed watching!

[@Silverado1222]

You always have such great information. I too will miss getting my passport stamped.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks so much!

[@wncjan]

I havent had my passport stamped when entering USA for years.

[@brendacunningham5070]

Thank You For This Information 💚💚💚💚🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@neldaheadley9514]

Thanks for the update. This is info is very helpful.

[@howcotube]

Going to the UK we need to get an ETA and I did it online right away for a trip in September 2025. I believe the program starts in May 2025 - USA and others need an ETA to get into the UK and it is good for 2-years. I also have my real ID as well. Like to keep up with the new transitions when I can. Happy Chistmas to one of my favorite vloggers !

[@marykayzappone353]

Thank you for the new travel rules that go into effect next year.

[@windsongdesigns6655]

Love your videos. I used to take a very full checked bag on a 2 week trip. Now thanks to your videos and others, I am taking a carry on only on my upcoming 2 Month trip. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hugs from Ontario.

[@PortableProfessional]

That is awesome! Merry Christmas and have a wonderful trip!

[@Average171Joe]

Wow thanks for the info. I am planning a trip to Europe next year.

[@PortableProfessional]

Hope the information helps you when planning your trip!

[@margolawnerd2776]

Love the info you find! Entered your contest as well! Thanks!

[@kathieepler156]

Also, if you are traveling to/through the UK, you will need the ETA visa. That begins on 8 January 2025.

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍

[@catherinehowell2163]

Thanks for the update, Megan! And I wish you and Ollie and the rest of your family a Very Merry Christmas!

[@PortableProfessional]

Thank you so much! Have a wonderful holiday season and hope to see you back here next year!

[@GoodDoog-i2x]

Thank you 😊

[@mjkraft9365]

Thank you Megan for another great video full of info. Ollie is an adorable pup 🐾

[@evastavrou4928]

And what abound silent-seekers, do they have also foto taken ?

[@carlosborges9292]

Thank you, Megan, for your informative videos. They certainly help us out.

[@drticzon]

Wow. A ton of information in one video. Thank you.

[@PortableProfessional]

A lot of changes happening! Thanks for the visit!

[@AliceHernandez-u1q]

Oh my gosh have been watching you all day. So much info. Thank you!

[@PortableProfessional]

Welcome! That is so nice to hear! Hope it will help you out on your travels!

[@cherrylwegner6292]

more big brother !

[@robertwilliamson922]

Thank you Megan. I love all your info videos for travel. Keeping us up-to-date with changes and great tips also. Love seeing Ollie as well. 😃 I’m 73 years old now with a quadruple bypass, but still love to travel one small carry on convertible backpack and a personal item. As long as I can carry them….I go. Best wishes to you both and your family for the Christmas/Hanukkah season and New Years. Have safe flights and happy travels. 👏🏼 👍🏼 ✈️ 🌴 🌴 🌴🌺 😃

[@magietagie]

A lot of great information! Thanks!

[@PortableProfessional]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@peachyplanner4834]

We are traveling abroad next year and I’m working on getting all my ducks in a row. Thank you! Happy travels!

[@PortableProfessional]

That is awesome! Have a wonderful adventure!

[@doeold6846]

Thanks! Lots of your tips are actually very usefull and help me on my trips!

[@jonathansmith283]

your pup looks so relaxed , so safe. ? PPT - do you personally use an apple air tag in your bags ? thanks ~ JDS/CT

[@abkeener81]

Hi 👋, Megan! I’m Andrew. You’ve replied to many of my previous comments on previous videos. My personal opinion on the whole fingerprint thing with the European Union is that it seems big brothery to me. Read the George Orwell book 1984 to figure out what I mean. How would that DoT rule work if say I book travel with a certificate from an airline in the new year … but the certificate has to be used by Christmas? For instance … I can use the certificate for travel after Christmas. But I have to spend it by Christmas. I hope that makes sense.

[@razorramona9963]

Wow. Good info, thank you. I'm sure Airlines will find a way to delay refunds, they always do. Safe travels!

[@carlmccoy662]

My online renewal took 11 days. I applied the day before Thanksgiving. I could not believe my eyes when I looked in the mailbox.

[@PortableProfessional]

Wow, that’s great service especially considering it was through a holiday time!

[@Akemi11able]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@PortableProfessional]

You bet! Glad you found it helpful and great to have you on the channel!

[@lorettabrod4409]

Excellent information!

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks, Loretta! Glad you think so!

[@francedangela9556]

As always, very pertinent information. Merci.

[@cristinamooney7270]

Thank you for the new information

[@PortableProfessional]

My pleasure, Cristina!

[@ivanavaskova9458]

I would miss stamps in passport but at the same time it might speed traveling. Thank you for informative video🎄

[@PortableProfessional]

You’re welcome, Ivana! Happy travels!

[@mexifin]

I Appreciate all your news and updates when it comes to traveling, Merry Christmas

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks so much! Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@kimgrod]

Thank you for the updates Megan.

[@jewelsd1]

I love your videos. Always very helpful. Happy Holidays!

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you like them! Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@sf3413]

Confused so many times!!! Looking at you, Delta!

[@TheodoraWimsey]

I used the online US Passport renewal this last September and received my new passport in a week! Very convenient😊.

[@PortableProfessional]

Great to hear! Hope you it take you on new adventures!

[@pvt.2426]

Megan, fyi. At 5:45 there's an error. No such thing as 'Social Insurance Number'. I believe you meant, SSN (Social Security Number).

[@danieljackson654]

Will this entry exit system in the EU apply for flight transfers--arriving from Morocco en route to NYC or Tel Aviv?

[@MariadeLuzSaldivar-v3i]

I love your KZbin channel video can't wait see more of the content video of traveling you doing great job ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@Zerobar78.]

Being a new international traveler I was looking forward to getting my passport book stamps......that's the digital world we live in, oh well. Any recommendations in lieu of the old way? Very informative video btw, I had not heard about the refund for seat selection/wifi etc....thanks!

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you found the information helpful!

[@matthewnirenberg]

Get some whilst you still can. There's still a few countries that use stamps. Otherwise your only option will be to apply for visas to countries in order to fill the pages and collect visas (something not many people try to do. Being born with multiple citizenships and only traveling where I have full rights, I haven't had a single stamp in any of my passports for the last 20yrs, that was until I visited Palau and they used their stamp which contains the Palau Pledge - it takes a whole page and gives you a special experience as its the only time you can legally write in your passport as the border guard orders you to sign and date the pledge for your entry to be valid.

[@roselee4445]

Sometimes if you ask they will stamp

[@Vid.186]

Thank you Megan! 👍

[@mrmiss8062]

Thank you for the infos.

[@barbarayoung8593]

I have an “Enhanced” drivers license. My state’s info page on Real ID says it’s what I need for domestic air travel.

[@sturgessspanos9700]

Correct, and you have a flag instead of a star. With the enhanced license you can drive to Canada and Mexico without a passport.

[@ivismathilda5302]

Thank you for all the information. It's good to know for when we travel next year to the USA. Over here in the Netherlands you get the refund of your ticket automatically after 5 hours delay. It's fully paid, for even hotel stay and car rental.

[@PortableProfessional]

Wow, that’s great! Happy travels!

[@Vromiaris778]

My son just renewed his Passport using the new online tool - he got it within a week from filing!

[@PortableProfessional]

Great! I have been hearing it is very efficient!

[@mindseyewatering6635]

Is it ESS, or EES?

[@milesclouston2005]

Entry Exit System - >EES

[@PortableProfessional]

EES. My mistakes, the information is still correct. Thanks for watching!

[@Vanloves2travel]

Helpful info as usual! Entered the contest.

[@cindyfraley6620]

Love all your tips, thanks for getting all this information out there so we feel more knowledgeable :)

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome! Safe travels, Cindy!

[@usha2227]

What about damage bags do they pay for that they broke my new bag

[@brianmaltby1424]

I also believe that starting on January 8, 2025, travellers from various countries travelling to the UK will need a UK ETA Visa.

[@SamSitar]

the UK should use the EU entry exit system.

[@PortableProfessional]

You're right, Brian. Something I hope to cover in a future video.

[@brianmaltby1424]

@@SamSitar I guess because the UK is no longer a part of the EU, they decided to have their own entry system.

[@wncjan]

​@@SamSitarWhy? USA and Canada do not use the same system.

[@BobSmith-rf3ph]

@@SamSitar The thing is that's an EU system, which they are no longer legally or morally obliged to allow UK access to.

[@lordlnyc]

Not sure if you covered it. I have the next step up from a Real ID. I have an enhanced ID, which proves I’m an American citizen, it has an American flag in the lower right hand corner. (I am In NY start). I had to bring an extra documentation to get it beyond what’s needed for a real ID.

[@duneriderdominion4168]

I partly used the online system this year at least to fill out the form and then I did go to my local Walgreens to get the photo done but since I wanted to upgrade to have the passport card as well as my normal passport renewal I had to do it by mail. Still kind of silly that they couldn't do it online but oh well.

[@MeiLee-t2v]

Thanks for all the good information and for Ollie's restful prescence.

[@kristie9144]

The fingerprint thing is a major issue. I have problematic prints due to years of paper handling and biometrics don't work. I had to have a specialist take my prints for my job with a specialized reader. And no, the fingerprint scanner on my phone doesn't work for me either. It never has.

[@PortableProfessional]

Not sure how specialized the machines will. Hope it doesn’t cause you problems!

[@Elle-kr8od]

Same for me. No visible fingerprints. No opening the phone either--to the amazement and frustration of several trying-to-be-helpful Apple store staff. I wonder how many of us there are.

[@rivenoak]

@@PortableProfessional such passengers will likely have a chat with border control officers; it cannot be helped to ensure the person arriving at border is the person described in passport.

[@sophiacromwell8017]

Nice to know that it isn’t just me 😎

[@TommyTom_GR]

Great video, and Thanks. I am Canadian and now have an EU/Greek passport. Would love to see a video on how I can travel from Canada to the EU with my EU/Greek Passport.

[@lawrencehockett8179]

Definitely going to miss the stamping of the pages in the passport. It’s a paper trail that could be important in certain situations I feel. All the electronic stuff can malfunction at times.

[@trackguy4038]

Can you do a video on flying on the discount airlines such as Breeze?

[@EdwardArmstrong-y3f]

Thank you 🙏.!!! You explained correctly and easy to understand . !!!

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad to hear that!

[@randykp72]

wish they had this when I renewed my passport, I really love your travel tips!

[@PortableProfessional]

Next time! Thanks and happy travel, Sandy!

[@carolynanderson6545]

Is it EES or ESS both were referred to in the video.

[@thedoneeye]

Another way to tell if you have a Real ID is to hold it up to the light. You'll see a small pin hole "picture" of your state mascot and outline of your state.

[@Thebliss121]

Great info as always. Good luck to me :)

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks! Safe travels!

[@thesheperd7567]

What happens if you try to enter / re enter a country without the system, they won't see the stamp in your passport therefore no entry or a long time held at immigration.

[@amrel-shafei3192]

Any updates about global entry renewal!

[@bobsum1745]

I'll fly to Europe in June. I'm in possession of two passports, US and EU, so I expect to use it as usual till 2024. US passport at US border and EU passport entering any Shengen country. No need for any EES I understand, am I right?.

[@matthewnirenberg]

That's correct. What it does mean is that you have to go through the EU Nationals line even if traveling with a partner or colleague who isn't an EU National as they will have to go through EES and EU Nationals can't because they're not subject to it.

[@dmitripogosian5084]

You are absolutely right

[@fredamariebrown4727]

Thank you for this info.

[@marcielston3019]

Online passport renewal: my spouse and I recently used this program. It was pretty easy, except the uploading of a photograph. It was very picky, and I'm A photographer! There's also no way to renew and get a passport card, unless you have one with your expiring passport. It took about three weeks for our new passports to arrive.

[@geniferteal4178]

Social insurance? Is that something new in case you get sued or other legal issues based on something, you said online?

[@PortableProfessional]

Social insurance is the Canadian equivalent to Social Security in the US. My mistake! Sorry if it caused confusion.