The TWIC® Card and Reader Technology page explains how Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) cards function as biometric smart cards for secure maritime access.
Many TWIC cardholders meet the criteria for the TSA PreCheck Application Program and may be eligible for expedited screening. In addition to having a valid TWIC card, the TWIC holder must:
Yes. You may renew your TWIC card online or in-person at an enrollment center. If you renew in-person, we recommend you schedule an appointment. If appointments are not immediately available at the enrollment center of your choice, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at one of the alternate enrollment centers in the area.
The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) is required for workers who need access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels under the Maritime Transportation Security Act. TSA conducts a security threat assessment to determine eligibility and issues the credential. U.S. citizens and certain immigrants can apply for TWIC®, and most mariners licensed by the U.S ...
The TWIC® Frequently Asked Questions page provides guidance on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential.
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) to help support critical transportation workers. Starting , TSA enabled the ability for current TWIC holders to renew their credentials online, which eliminates the need to go to an enrollment center and makes the five-year ...
| FAQs Accepted set by Brenda.Carrasco-Sick for TWIC TSA PreCheck™ Qualifying Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) holders are now eligible for TSA PreCheckTM at no cost and no extra enrollment. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has identified efficiencies across vetting programs, eliminating redundancies, and reducing the administrative and cost burdens to ...