Table of Contents
- 1 Can dual citizen leaving us with foreign passport?
- 2 Do you need a US passport to leave the US?
- 3 What happens if I leave the US without a passport?
- 4 Can I cross the US border with my citizenship certificate?
- 5 Can a dual citizen enter another country with a US passport?
- 6 Can a US citizen travel to the USA without a visa?
Can dual citizen leaving us with foreign passport?
Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.
Can I travel with two valid passports?
Depending upon your other country of citizenship, you may have to show your passport to enter and exit that country, and also show your Canadian passport to be able to fly to Canada. So always make sure to carry both passports when you travel.
Do you need a US passport to leave the US?
You are not required to present a passport to leave the US. However, airlines may forbid boarding international flights without one. You may also be delayed or denied entry back to the US for insufficient documentation.
Can I enter the US with a foreign passport?
All travelers entering the United States from all other countries need a passport upon arrival (regardless of their country of citizenship). Permanent residents and foreign nationals may also need a U.S. visa.
What happens if I leave the US without a passport?
Citizens are never permitted to leave the country without a valid U.S. passport or emergency travel document. If you find yourself without a passport in the case of an emergency travel situation, you will need to contact the U.S. Department of State’s National Passport Information Center for guidance.
Is it illegal to leave the US without a passport?
Generally, no. You are not required to present a passport to leave the US. However, airlines may forbid boarding international flights without one. You may also be delayed or denied entry back to the US for insufficient documentation.
Can I cross the US border with my citizenship certificate?
All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used. If you were not born in the United States, you can use your original Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship.
What is required to leave the United States?
Departure requirements A secure document is a passport, U.S. permanent resident card, or Stateless travel document, Re-Entry Permit, NEXUS card, U.S Merchant Mariner Card, military ID or emergency travel document issued by an embassy or consulate.
Can a dual citizen enter another country with a US passport?
U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport to travel to or from a country other than the United States is not inconsistent with U.S. law.
Can I leave the US with a non-US passport?
There will be no problem leaving the US. The airline only wants to check your passport to see if you are have the correct documentation to get off the plane at your destination. However, it is illegal according to US law for a US citizen to enter the US using a non-US passport.
Can a US citizen travel to the USA without a visa?
Since you are a US citizen, you can not obtain a US visa (for your foreign passport) and you are required to enter with your US passport (as clearly stated on the US embassy website): https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/u-s-passports/u-s-passport-faqs/u-s-citizenship/
Can I travel to another country with an expired passport?
And the answer is no. Not even if your US passport is lost, stolen or expired and you already have travel plans. As a US citizen, you need a valid US passport to enter and exit the country. You may also need a valid passport from the other country whose citizenship you claim.