We are excited to welcome you to the U.S. Naval Academy! There are so many ways to enjoy your time on the Yard. But first, make sure you're familiar with the access requirements to get on the Yard. Anyone 18 years of age or older must present a valid, unexpired government issued driver’s license or identification card and an additional acceptable form of identification such as an SSN card, student ID, birth certificate, or voter registration card. Original, unexpired passports will gain admittance in lieu of the previously stated ID forms AND is required for visitors who are NOT U.S. citizens.
For more information on COVID-19 Mitigation Measures at the U.S. Naval Academy, please visit: https://www.usna.edu/COVID-19/
(Effective May 2025) Please note that as a result of the REAL ID Act, some state/territory IDs are not sufficient for access to the Academy. Please check the Current Status of States/Territories to see if your state or territory's ID is compliant with the REAL ID Act. Drivers' licenses and state IDs from states that aren't compliant must be accompanied by an acceptable second form of ID (SSN Card, Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate, U.S. Citizen ID Card, etc.). Visitors who are NOT U.S. citizens MUST present an original unexpired passport for entry.
Before your visit, please check the following Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website for the current list of compliant and non-compliant states and territories.
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