Applying to US Visa-Waiver program with two passports, one of which is expired
I am going to travel to USA in December and as Italian citizen I qualify for the Visa-Waiver program (I also meet the other requirements). The thing is that I am also an Argentinian citizen, but my Argentinian passport expired more than 10 years ago. Note that Argentina does not belong to the list of countries in the Visa-Waiver program. I have a couple of questions:
- When applying for the Visa Waiver program, what should I answer when I am asked if I have a second passport? I do have a second nationality, but, precisely speaking, I do not have a second passport, since the one I had expired more than 10 years ago.
- Could it happen that US officials don't let me into the country because I do not have a valid passport of my second nationality, i.e. a valid Argentinian passport?
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Can I apply for U.S. visa with expired passport?
If not, should I apply for a new Visa for my new passport? Hi. If a valid visa inside an expired passport is presented at an official Port of Entry, along with valid passport or travel doc, the visa is considered valid.Can you have an ESTA on two passports?
You can use the passport of your choice for the ESTA application. You should continue to use the passport of this country for any future ESTA or visa applications and your U.S. travels, as it will reduce the likelihood of any processing delays or issues that may arise if you alternate among different passports.Will U.S. visa be validity if passport expires?
Do I have to apply for a new visa? No, you do not need to apply for new visa. The visa will remain valid even if it is in your old, cancelled passport.What if my passport expires or I lose it before I apply for a visa?
What happens if my Passport expires before my Visa expires? If your passport expires before your visa expires, the visa is still valid even though the passport is not.ESTA for Travelers with Multiple Passports or Citizenships
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