Can dual citizen travel without U.S. 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.

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.

How do you travel with dual passports?

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.

How does the US know when you leave the country?

Yes, they almost certainly do know you’ve left. The US processes passport details for all air passengers through a system called APIS, and ties that to the electronic I-94 (arrival and departure record). You can check your US arrival and departure history online.

Can dual citizens travel to Europe?

If you are a U.S. citizen with dual citizenship you may still need to apply for an ETIAS. If you are a U.S. citizen, but you are also a citizen of a European nation that is a member of the Schengen Zone, you can travel to Europe without obtaining an ETIAS visa waiver.

Which EU countries allow dual citizenship?

EU countries that allow dual citizenship: Germany, Greece, France, Ireland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Sweden. Key Non-EU countries that allow dual citizenship: USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Turkey.

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.

How long can you travel with dual US and EU citizenship?

And that will depend on where you’re traveling to and where else you hold citizenship. For example, if you’re a dual US/EU citizen and you’re traveling to Germany, it only makes sense to flash your European passport when you arrive. There’s no need to worry about visas and you can stay as long as you like.

Can a US citizen travel to Germany with an EU passport?

There’s no need to worry about visas and you can stay as long as you like. So, you’d book your tickets to Germany using your EU passport. But regardless, you will still need a valid US passport to leave the US.

What does dual citizenship mean under the Immigration and Nationality Act?

Dual Nationality. Section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that “the term ‘national of the United States’ means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.” Therefore, U.S. citizens are also U.S. nationals.