Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - Flight Training Requirement
U.S. Citizens and Nationals are exempt from the AFSP requirement to undergo a TSA security threat assessment. Flight students must provide the flight training provider with one of the following options as proof of U.S. citizenship:
- Unexpired U.S. Passport (book or card)
- Unexpired Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC)
- Unexpired Free and Secure Trade (FAST) Card – designates U.S. citizenship if indicated on the document
- Unexpired NEXUS Card – designates U.S. citizenship if indicated on the document
- Unexpired Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Card – designates U.S. citizenship if indicated on the document
- Unexpired Global Entry Card – designates U.S. citizenship if indicated on the document
- Unexpired U.S. Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) or Unexpired Enhanced Identification Card (EID) – designates U.S. citizenship if indicated on the document
Or, at least two documents are required if a U.S. citizen or national does not have a document from the previous list. Qualifying documents are shown in the lists below:
List A – One of these | AND | List B – One of these |
Valid Proof of U.S. Citizenship | Valid Photo Identification | |
Expired U.S. passport within 12 months of expiration** |
Expired U.S. passport within 12 months of expiration** | |
** TSA will not accept an expired U.S. passport unless presented with at least one other document from List A or List B. |