The real ID is an American thing, so it won't be recognized internationally, at least not now, as with anything else, things can change. They just want all the states to be on the same page ID wise. If you will have a driver's license, then you will have a real ID . The real ID will be integrated into all driver's licenses.

A passport is currently the only globally recognized document for traveling. But if you are traveling internationally, from what I understand, you can use your passport in place of a "real ID"

I'm late and long winded, lol

Beginning in May you will need a Real ID to get on an airplane, period. You will still need a passport to travel internationally.

Online it says that after May 2025 you must have a real ID to travel internationally.

They're not acceptable in most states anymore and that law changed around like 2021