Are there consequences to carrying an old passport together with a new passport?

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I just renewed my passport. I was thinking to carry my old passport the collect this stamps like in this other question and following the recommendations of have just official stamps in my passport.

In a security control will I have problems carrying two passports of the same nationality and name but one with the expired date?






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How can I carry two passports?

Yes, many countries allow their citizens to hold more than one nationality. This means travelers can potentially hold a passport for each country they are a citizen of....Dual citizenship can be obtained via the following ways:
  • Ancestry (parents or grandparents of a different nationality)
  • Naturalization.
  • Marriage.


  • Do I need to carry both passports?

    Yes, you are allowed to carry both passports when you travel. If you are returning to the US, you will definitely need to carry your US passport, whether or not you are also bringing your non-US passport.



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