What is the penalty for US citizens entering leaving the U.S. on a foreign passport?

There are no penalties. The customs officials might be furious but the only thing they can do is confirm you're citizen and let you back in. As for leaving the US, the US doesn't have exit checkpoints so you can leave on any passport.

Can I exit U.S. with a foreign passport?

No. U.S. Citizens must enter and leave the United States on valid U.S. Passports, even if they hold a passport from another country. If your U.S. Passport has been lost or stolen, or if it has expired, you must apply to replace it before traveling to the United States.

Can a US citizen re enter U.S. without a passport?

While dual citizens may be able to travel abroad with alternative documentation, all U.S. citizens are required to present a U.S. passport in order to re-enter the United States.

Can I use 2 different passports for entering and leaving a country?

It is important to follow the rule: at the entrance to the country and exit from it, you must present the same document.

Can I lose my US citizenship living abroad?

No Longer Can One Lose U.S. Citizenship By Living in Another Country. At this time, no penalties exist if a naturalized U.S. citizen simply goes to live in another country. This is a distinct benefit of U.S. citizenship, since green card holders can have their status taken away for "abandoning" their U.S. residence.

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Can a U.S. citizen be denied entry back into the USA?

The truth is that no one is guaranteed entry into the United States, not even U.S. Citizens. Even if you have the right documents, visa, or legal status, you may still be denied entry to the United States, so it's best to be prepared for the worst.

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Can I travel to US with new passport but visa on old passport?

Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.

Can I use my old passport while waiting for a new one USA?

Yes. Once you receive your new passport, your old passport is not valid for international travel. However, if your old passport is linked to a valid visa, you can still use the valid visa. You must travel with both your new and old passport in this case.

How do I travel with my second passport?

The general rule of thumb for dual nationals going to one of their countries is enter and exit on that country's passport. Dual national US citizens must use their US passport when entering and leaving the United States, which after all makes sense: You're an American leaving, or returning to, America.

Can a U.S. citizen return to the US with a passport about to expire?

U.S. citizens will not be allowed to use their expired U.S. passport for direct return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If a U.S. citizen overseas has an expired U.S. passport, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a U.S. passport.

What does a U.S. citizen need to come back to the US?

Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 2 days before travel. There is also an option for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days. Children under 2 years old do not need to test.

How long can a U.S. citizen stay out of the US?

Absences of more than 365 consecutive days

You must apply for a re-entry permit (Form I-131) before you leave the United States, or your permanent residence status will be considered abandoned.

Can I still use my old passport while waiting for my new passport?

Use your old passport and you will be able to travel anywhere as long as there is 6 months validity remaining.

What happens to my US visa if I get a new passport?

U.S. visas cannot be transferred from one passport to another. You can travel to the United States with both passports as well as your marriage certificate, or you can apply for a new visa.

Can I travel to USA with less than 6 months on passport?

Yes, the passport is valid for travel to the United States. The fact that it may not be valid for at least six months beyond your date of departure from the United States will not affect your eligibility to travel.

Can I enter US with passport about to expire and green card?

Generally no, U.S. permanent residents need to provide a valid passport for international travel. After the expiration date, a passport cannot be used. In some cases, it's possible to get a reentry permit, but it's only accepted by a limited number of countries.

Can a U.S. citizen stay out of the country for more than 6 months?

While the normal limit is a year, you can stay longer and still preserve your US citizen if you are a military service member, Government employee, or meet any other criteria discussed above i.e., work for a US multinational or you proactively preserve residence.

What are grounds to lose your American citizenship?

You might lose your U.S. citizenship in specific cases, including if you: Run for public office in a foreign country (under certain conditions) Enter military service in a foreign country (under certain conditions) Apply for citizenship in a foreign country with the intention of giving up U.S. citizenship.

Does US allow dual citizenship?

Dual Citizenship or Nationality

Dual citizenship (or dual nationality) means a person may be a citizen of the United States and another country at the same time. U.S. law does not require a person to choose one citizenship or another.

How do you know if your passport is flagged?

There are signs that will indicate you have been flagged for additional screenings: You were not able to print a boarding pass from an airline ticketing kiosk or from the internet. You were denied or delayed boarding. A ticket agent “called someone” before handing you a boarding pass.

What happens if you are denied entry to the US at the airport?

If I Am Denied Entry to the USA, Can I Try Again? Yes, if you are denied entry into the United States, you can try to re-enter by applying for a Waiver of Inadmissibility. These waivers, which can be valid for up to five years in some cases, can allow you to enter the United States even if you are ineligible.

What can prevent you from entering the US?

The products CBP prevent from entering the United States are those that would injure community health, public safety, American workers, children, or domestic plant and animal life, or those that would defeat our national interests.

What happens if I stay more than 1 year outside US?

If you stay outside of the United States for 1 year or more and did not apply for a reentry permit before you left, you may be considered to have abandoned your permanent resident status. If this happens, you may be referred to appear before an immigration judge to decide whether or not you have abandoned your status.

How do I maintain US residency while living abroad?