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As a dual citizen, my US passport will expire one day after traveling to the US (May 4th). I will be staying for one week, flying back to Europe afterwards (where I am a resident). Can I enter with my US passport, and leave with my valid EU passport? I'm flying with Icelandair.
Also, in this case I shouldn't try to get an ESTA fo my EU passport, right?
PS. When trying to use an emergency procedure to renew my US passport, I am not getting any replies from the US consulate.
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As a dual citizen, my US passport will expire one day after traveling to the US (May 4th). I will be staying for one week, flying back to Europe afterwards (where I am a resident). Can I enter with my US passport, and leave with my valid EU passport? I'm flying with Icelandair.
Also, in this case I shouldn't try to get an ESTA fo my EU passport, right?
PS. When trying to use an emergency procedure to renew my US passport, I am not getting any replies from the US consulate.
customs-and-immigration us-citizens dual-nationality regulations passport-renewals
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If you are a US citizen you must enter under your US passport and can stay indefinitely. There is no need for ESTA. You can get an expedited renewal for your passports once in the US if time permits.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
5 hours ago
1
Related question says you only have to ‘bear’ your US passport, you don’t have to use it to enter the US travel.stackexchange.com/questions/135346/…
– Traveller
5 hours ago
Could I get into trouble when leaving the US again with my EU passport? For example, will their system show that I do not have an ESTA, or that I did not enter the country with this passport?
– Robin
5 hours ago
@Robin: There is no border control when leaving the US. According to the letter of the law, as a citizen you're required to "bear" a valid US passport when you leave the question, but there's no effective enforcement (and no punishment is defined if you fail to follow that rule anyway).
– Henning Makholm
5 hours ago
1
Thank you. I have read reports of people being spot-checked by security and/or the airline refusing to let you on board while scanning the non-US passport. What is everyone's opinion on the chances of this happening?
– Robin
5 hours ago
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As a dual citizen, my US passport will expire one day after traveling to the US (May 4th). I will be staying for one week, flying back to Europe afterwards (where I am a resident). Can I enter with my US passport, and leave with my valid EU passport? I'm flying with Icelandair.
Also, in this case I shouldn't try to get an ESTA fo my EU passport, right?
PS. When trying to use an emergency procedure to renew my US passport, I am not getting any replies from the US consulate.
customs-and-immigration us-citizens dual-nationality regulations passport-renewals
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As a dual citizen, my US passport will expire one day after traveling to the US (May 4th). I will be staying for one week, flying back to Europe afterwards (where I am a resident). Can I enter with my US passport, and leave with my valid EU passport? I'm flying with Icelandair.
Also, in this case I shouldn't try to get an ESTA fo my EU passport, right?
PS. When trying to use an emergency procedure to renew my US passport, I am not getting any replies from the US consulate.
customs-and-immigration us-citizens dual-nationality regulations passport-renewals
customs-and-immigration us-citizens dual-nationality regulations passport-renewals
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If you are a US citizen you must enter under your US passport and can stay indefinitely. There is no need for ESTA. You can get an expedited renewal for your passports once in the US if time permits.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
5 hours ago
1
Related question says you only have to ‘bear’ your US passport, you don’t have to use it to enter the US travel.stackexchange.com/questions/135346/…
– Traveller
5 hours ago
Could I get into trouble when leaving the US again with my EU passport? For example, will their system show that I do not have an ESTA, or that I did not enter the country with this passport?
– Robin
5 hours ago
@Robin: There is no border control when leaving the US. According to the letter of the law, as a citizen you're required to "bear" a valid US passport when you leave the question, but there's no effective enforcement (and no punishment is defined if you fail to follow that rule anyway).
– Henning Makholm
5 hours ago
1
Thank you. I have read reports of people being spot-checked by security and/or the airline refusing to let you on board while scanning the non-US passport. What is everyone's opinion on the chances of this happening?
– Robin
5 hours ago
|
show 4 more comments
1
If you are a US citizen you must enter under your US passport and can stay indefinitely. There is no need for ESTA. You can get an expedited renewal for your passports once in the US if time permits.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
5 hours ago
1
Related question says you only have to ‘bear’ your US passport, you don’t have to use it to enter the US travel.stackexchange.com/questions/135346/…
– Traveller
5 hours ago
Could I get into trouble when leaving the US again with my EU passport? For example, will their system show that I do not have an ESTA, or that I did not enter the country with this passport?
– Robin
5 hours ago
@Robin: There is no border control when leaving the US. According to the letter of the law, as a citizen you're required to "bear" a valid US passport when you leave the question, but there's no effective enforcement (and no punishment is defined if you fail to follow that rule anyway).
– Henning Makholm
5 hours ago
1
Thank you. I have read reports of people being spot-checked by security and/or the airline refusing to let you on board while scanning the non-US passport. What is everyone's opinion on the chances of this happening?
– Robin
5 hours ago
1
1
If you are a US citizen you must enter under your US passport and can stay indefinitely. There is no need for ESTA. You can get an expedited renewal for your passports once in the US if time permits.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
5 hours ago
If you are a US citizen you must enter under your US passport and can stay indefinitely. There is no need for ESTA. You can get an expedited renewal for your passports once in the US if time permits.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
5 hours ago
1
1
Related question says you only have to ‘bear’ your US passport, you don’t have to use it to enter the US travel.stackexchange.com/questions/135346/…
– Traveller
5 hours ago
Related question says you only have to ‘bear’ your US passport, you don’t have to use it to enter the US travel.stackexchange.com/questions/135346/…
– Traveller
5 hours ago
Could I get into trouble when leaving the US again with my EU passport? For example, will their system show that I do not have an ESTA, or that I did not enter the country with this passport?
– Robin
5 hours ago
Could I get into trouble when leaving the US again with my EU passport? For example, will their system show that I do not have an ESTA, or that I did not enter the country with this passport?
– Robin
5 hours ago
@Robin: There is no border control when leaving the US. According to the letter of the law, as a citizen you're required to "bear" a valid US passport when you leave the question, but there's no effective enforcement (and no punishment is defined if you fail to follow that rule anyway).
– Henning Makholm
5 hours ago
@Robin: There is no border control when leaving the US. According to the letter of the law, as a citizen you're required to "bear" a valid US passport when you leave the question, but there's no effective enforcement (and no punishment is defined if you fail to follow that rule anyway).
– Henning Makholm
5 hours ago
1
1
Thank you. I have read reports of people being spot-checked by security and/or the airline refusing to let you on board while scanning the non-US passport. What is everyone's opinion on the chances of this happening?
– Robin
5 hours ago
Thank you. I have read reports of people being spot-checked by security and/or the airline refusing to let you on board while scanning the non-US passport. What is everyone's opinion on the chances of this happening?
– Robin
5 hours ago
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As a US Citizen - which is what gives you the right to a US Passport, you can stay indefinitely in the US. You are not even required to have a US passport, although that makes it easier to enter the United States. Your passport is valid the day you arrive, so there should not be any problem. You could be coming back to renew your passport as I suggest you do, to make it easier to get back in. Should you not have enough time to do so, you can always have it renewed at a US embassy abroad.
Given that you are a US citizen, you are also not eligible for an ESTA. Leaving on any passport is not an issue in the US because the US does not do exit immigration. Airlines do share data telling who is leaving the US but that is not the same as exit immigration.
Given your schedule seems a little tight, just procede normally. Enter the US on you still-valid US passport than fly out and enter the EU with your EU passport. From there you will have more time to review your US passport which you can do without the emergency procedure. Just make sure you have all the documentation with you when you leave the US. The US government has all the relevant information on their website here.
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There are several reports on this site of US dual citizens being granted ESTA authorization after disclosing on their applications that they are US citizens. But ESTA authorization isn't needed here because the traveler arrives while the US passport is still valid.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
- As a US citizen you cannot be denied entry into the US, regardless whether you have a passport or not or whether it's valid
- Entering without a valid passport can be pain. The immigration officer will need to let you in eventually but they can make it painful process.
- Since your passport is valid, you are fine either way. They may grunt at you for a while, but you can just ignore that and say "yes officer" repeatedly.
- The US has no exit controls, you don't need a US passport to leave the country.
- Don't use ESTA when dealing with US immigration, use your US passport, expired or not.
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
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Because of the law requiring US citizens to "bear" a valid US passport on departure, a CBP officer could prevent OP from boarding if the lack of a valid US passport were discovered in a spot check. Spot checks are pretty uncommon on most routes, however. I also believe US airlines pay more attention to the immigration status of departing passengers than do European airlines.
– phoog
1 hour ago
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As a US Citizen - which is what gives you the right to a US Passport, you can stay indefinitely in the US. You are not even required to have a US passport, although that makes it easier to enter the United States. Your passport is valid the day you arrive, so there should not be any problem. You could be coming back to renew your passport as I suggest you do, to make it easier to get back in. Should you not have enough time to do so, you can always have it renewed at a US embassy abroad.
Given that you are a US citizen, you are also not eligible for an ESTA. Leaving on any passport is not an issue in the US because the US does not do exit immigration. Airlines do share data telling who is leaving the US but that is not the same as exit immigration.
Given your schedule seems a little tight, just procede normally. Enter the US on you still-valid US passport than fly out and enter the EU with your EU passport. From there you will have more time to review your US passport which you can do without the emergency procedure. Just make sure you have all the documentation with you when you leave the US. The US government has all the relevant information on their website here.
edited 1 hour ago
phoog
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answered 3 hours ago
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There are several reports on this site of US dual citizens being granted ESTA authorization after disclosing on their applications that they are US citizens. But ESTA authorization isn't needed here because the traveler arrives while the US passport is still valid.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
As a US Citizen - which is what gives you the right to a US Passport, you can stay indefinitely in the US. You are not even required to have a US passport, although that makes it easier to enter the United States. Your passport is valid the day you arrive, so there should not be any problem. You could be coming back to renew your passport as I suggest you do, to make it easier to get back in. Should you not have enough time to do so, you can always have it renewed at a US embassy abroad.
Given that you are a US citizen, you are also not eligible for an ESTA. Leaving on any passport is not an issue in the US because the US does not do exit immigration. Airlines do share data telling who is leaving the US but that is not the same as exit immigration.
Given your schedule seems a little tight, just procede normally. Enter the US on you still-valid US passport than fly out and enter the EU with your EU passport. From there you will have more time to review your US passport which you can do without the emergency procedure. Just make sure you have all the documentation with you when you leave the US. The US government has all the relevant information on their website here.
edited 1 hour ago
phoog
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answered 3 hours ago
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There are several reports on this site of US dual citizens being granted ESTA authorization after disclosing on their applications that they are US citizens. But ESTA authorization isn't needed here because the traveler arrives while the US passport is still valid.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
As a US Citizen - which is what gives you the right to a US Passport, you can stay indefinitely in the US. You are not even required to have a US passport, although that makes it easier to enter the United States. Your passport is valid the day you arrive, so there should not be any problem. You could be coming back to renew your passport as I suggest you do, to make it easier to get back in. Should you not have enough time to do so, you can always have it renewed at a US embassy abroad.
Given that you are a US citizen, you are also not eligible for an ESTA. Leaving on any passport is not an issue in the US because the US does not do exit immigration. Airlines do share data telling who is leaving the US but that is not the same as exit immigration.
Given your schedule seems a little tight, just procede normally. Enter the US on you still-valid US passport than fly out and enter the EU with your EU passport. From there you will have more time to review your US passport which you can do without the emergency procedure. Just make sure you have all the documentation with you when you leave the US. The US government has all the relevant information on their website here.
edited 1 hour ago
phoog
77.1k12170252
answered 3 hours ago
ItaiItai
30.3k972161
As a US Citizen - which is what gives you the right to a US Passport, you can stay indefinitely in the US. You are not even required to have a US passport, although that makes it easier to enter the United States. Your passport is valid the day you arrive, so there should not be any problem. You could be coming back to renew your passport as I suggest you do, to make it easier to get back in. Should you not have enough time to do so, you can always have it renewed at a US embassy abroad.
Given that you are a US citizen, you are also not eligible for an ESTA. Leaving on any passport is not an issue in the US because the US does not do exit immigration. Airlines do share data telling who is leaving the US but that is not the same as exit immigration.
Given your schedule seems a little tight, just procede normally. Enter the US on you still-valid US passport than fly out and enter the EU with your EU passport. From there you will have more time to review your US passport which you can do without the emergency procedure. Just make sure you have all the documentation with you when you leave the US. The US government has all the relevant information on their website here.
edited 1 hour ago
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answered 3 hours ago
ItaiItai
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answered 3 hours ago
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answered 3 hours ago
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There are several reports on this site of US dual citizens being granted ESTA authorization after disclosing on their applications that they are US citizens. But ESTA authorization isn't needed here because the traveler arrives while the US passport is still valid.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
There are several reports on this site of US dual citizens being granted ESTA authorization after disclosing on their applications that they are US citizens. But ESTA authorization isn't needed here because the traveler arrives while the US passport is still valid.
– phoog
1 hour ago
There are several reports on this site of US dual citizens being granted ESTA authorization after disclosing on their applications that they are US citizens. But ESTA authorization isn't needed here because the traveler arrives while the US passport is still valid.
– phoog
1 hour ago
There are several reports on this site of US dual citizens being granted ESTA authorization after disclosing on their applications that they are US citizens. But ESTA authorization isn't needed here because the traveler arrives while the US passport is still valid.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
- As a US citizen you cannot be denied entry into the US, regardless whether you have a passport or not or whether it's valid
- Entering without a valid passport can be pain. The immigration officer will need to let you in eventually but they can make it painful process.
- Since your passport is valid, you are fine either way. They may grunt at you for a while, but you can just ignore that and say "yes officer" repeatedly.
- The US has no exit controls, you don't need a US passport to leave the country.
- Don't use ESTA when dealing with US immigration, use your US passport, expired or not.
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
23.3k13774
Because of the law requiring US citizens to "bear" a valid US passport on departure, a CBP officer could prevent OP from boarding if the lack of a valid US passport were discovered in a spot check. Spot checks are pretty uncommon on most routes, however. I also believe US airlines pay more attention to the immigration status of departing passengers than do European airlines.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
- As a US citizen you cannot be denied entry into the US, regardless whether you have a passport or not or whether it's valid
- Entering without a valid passport can be pain. The immigration officer will need to let you in eventually but they can make it painful process.
- Since your passport is valid, you are fine either way. They may grunt at you for a while, but you can just ignore that and say "yes officer" repeatedly.
- The US has no exit controls, you don't need a US passport to leave the country.
- Don't use ESTA when dealing with US immigration, use your US passport, expired or not.
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
23.3k13774
Because of the law requiring US citizens to "bear" a valid US passport on departure, a CBP officer could prevent OP from boarding if the lack of a valid US passport were discovered in a spot check. Spot checks are pretty uncommon on most routes, however. I also believe US airlines pay more attention to the immigration status of departing passengers than do European airlines.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
- As a US citizen you cannot be denied entry into the US, regardless whether you have a passport or not or whether it's valid
- Entering without a valid passport can be pain. The immigration officer will need to let you in eventually but they can make it painful process.
- Since your passport is valid, you are fine either way. They may grunt at you for a while, but you can just ignore that and say "yes officer" repeatedly.
- The US has no exit controls, you don't need a US passport to leave the country.
- Don't use ESTA when dealing with US immigration, use your US passport, expired or not.
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
23.3k13774
- As a US citizen you cannot be denied entry into the US, regardless whether you have a passport or not or whether it's valid
- Entering without a valid passport can be pain. The immigration officer will need to let you in eventually but they can make it painful process.
- Since your passport is valid, you are fine either way. They may grunt at you for a while, but you can just ignore that and say "yes officer" repeatedly.
- The US has no exit controls, you don't need a US passport to leave the country.
- Don't use ESTA when dealing with US immigration, use your US passport, expired or not.
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
23.3k13774
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
23.3k13774
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
23.3k13774
answered 3 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
23.3k13774
23.3k13774
Because of the law requiring US citizens to "bear" a valid US passport on departure, a CBP officer could prevent OP from boarding if the lack of a valid US passport were discovered in a spot check. Spot checks are pretty uncommon on most routes, however. I also believe US airlines pay more attention to the immigration status of departing passengers than do European airlines.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Because of the law requiring US citizens to "bear" a valid US passport on departure, a CBP officer could prevent OP from boarding if the lack of a valid US passport were discovered in a spot check. Spot checks are pretty uncommon on most routes, however. I also believe US airlines pay more attention to the immigration status of departing passengers than do European airlines.
– phoog
1 hour ago
Because of the law requiring US citizens to "bear" a valid US passport on departure, a CBP officer could prevent OP from boarding if the lack of a valid US passport were discovered in a spot check. Spot checks are pretty uncommon on most routes, however. I also believe US airlines pay more attention to the immigration status of departing passengers than do European airlines.
– phoog
1 hour ago
Because of the law requiring US citizens to "bear" a valid US passport on departure, a CBP officer could prevent OP from boarding if the lack of a valid US passport were discovered in a spot check. Spot checks are pretty uncommon on most routes, however. I also believe US airlines pay more attention to the immigration status of departing passengers than do European airlines.
– phoog
1 hour ago
add a comment |
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If you are a US citizen you must enter under your US passport and can stay indefinitely. There is no need for ESTA. You can get an expedited renewal for your passports once in the US if time permits.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
5 hours ago
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Related question says you only have to ‘bear’ your US passport, you don’t have to use it to enter the US travel.stackexchange.com/questions/135346/…
– Traveller
5 hours ago
Could I get into trouble when leaving the US again with my EU passport? For example, will their system show that I do not have an ESTA, or that I did not enter the country with this passport?
– Robin
5 hours ago
@Robin: There is no border control when leaving the US. According to the letter of the law, as a citizen you're required to "bear" a valid US passport when you leave the question, but there's no effective enforcement (and no punishment is defined if you fail to follow that rule anyway).
– Henning Makholm
5 hours ago
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Thank you. I have read reports of people being spot-checked by security and/or the airline refusing to let you on board while scanning the non-US passport. What is everyone's opinion on the chances of this happening?
– Robin
5 hours ago