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Travelling with an ICD & Bisoporol

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Has anyone travelled to the USA with an ICD fitted ?? Does anyone have any tips for travelling please ??

We have checked the government websites and we have been cleared as good to travel

Thanks in advance

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Hi I travelled quite a lot when I had my ICD although only to Europe. the only time I had bother was when I lost my ID card, I had always meant to get copies but didn't and sure as fate I lost it in Belfast airport it took me four months to get a replacement and I had to travel before I got a new one, Spanish security were not happy! the only advice I can give is to get lots of photocopies just in case. Have a wonderful holiday char

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BabyPink-2 in reply toThanksnhs

Thank you so much for your reply, that’s a great idea. We will make copies of everything

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Hi there are no problems travelling with an ICD, just make sure you keep your ICD passport with you especially going through customs/security, you'll be asked to go through the scanner or body search, they are used to it and I've not had any issues having been through Orlando twice a year for the last 9 years , have a good holiday

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BabyPink-2 in reply toDriver11

Thank you so much for your reply, it’s good to hear that there shouldn’t be a problem going through the airport & Security. This is the first time my son will be flying since he has his fitted 2 years ago

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Thanksnhs in reply toBabyPink-2

Hi that was the only time I had a problem and it was caused by me 🙄apart from that it was fine some scanner's you can walk through others they will just open the gate when you show them the ICD card. Have a great holiday take care char

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