Can I legally obtain a second passport as a US citizen? [duplicate]
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I am a US citizen living in the US. Though I am a legal adult and financially independent, I sometimes travel internationally with my parents. Once we arrive at our destination, my parents demand that I turn over my passport and withhold it from me until it is time to return home. This is unsafe because they can stop me from leaving the destination country. Moreover, as a matter of principle, I don't want anyone else to have possession of my passport. (If I refuse to turn over my passport, they will steal it while I'm sleeping or showering, etc.)
Is it possible to legally obtain a second, fake passport to satisfy my parents that I have turned over my passport to them, while keeping my real passport in my possession?
If not, is it possible to obtain a second, real passport in a fully legal fashion? (This is my preference if possible.)
Best Answer
If not, is it possible to obtain a second, real passport in a fully legal fashion? (This is my preference if possible.)
Yes. In the US you can obtain a second legal (i.e. not fake) passport. It will be limited in duration, and will have the same number as your original passport. Either passport could be used to leave/entry the US, however you need to keep the one you used to enter the country, as it contains the entry stamp.
PS. Here's an official explanation of the procedure.
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Can a US citizen get a second passport?
If you have a valid U.S. passport and you meet several additional requirements, you may be eligible to apply for a second U.S. passport book. In limited circumstances, we will issue a limited-validity, second passport book to you which will be valid for up to four years.Can you have two copies of the same passport?
Can you have more than one passport? Yes. U.S. citizens are allowed to have more than one valid U.S. passport at the same time, according to the National Passport Information Center, which is a division of the U.S. State Department.Can US passports be copied?
Is it legal to photocopy a passport? Yes, it is perfectly legal to photocopy your passport. In fact, the U.S. Department of State recommends that all U.S. citizens have a photocopy of their passport with them, when traveling abroad.Can an American get a second passport from another country?
Also called 'economic citizenship,' this is usually the fastest and easiest way to get a second passport. The process is straightforward: a country will confer citizenship upon you in exchange for an investment in the country or a purchase of the real estate. It will usually take about six months to get this done.Dual Citizenship: How Anyone Can Get a Second Passport
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Answer 2
Here's an article explaining to frequent travelers how they can get a duplicate US passport.
The U.S. government allows independent travelers to obtain a duplicate (i.e., secondary) passport as long as you can demonstrate a need for it.
You need to fill out an application, including:
- Write a letter explaining your need for a second passport
You need to write a one-paragraph letter explaining why you need two passports. It helps if you can include an upcoming itinerary to sensitive countries, or at least a record of frequent international travel in the past.
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Also, note that the second passport is only valid for two years. Unfortunately, you can’t get a second 10-year passport.
So write the letter, and maybe you will have a case.
I'm answering my own question since apparently it is a duplicate of a question I already answered.
Answer 3
Or you could just not go on holiday with your parents?
Or get a dual citizenship by living in another country for a long enough period of time to get their passport too.
Source: I have 2 legal passports from different countries. And live on my own >.>, not relying on my parents to pay for holiday
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