Do I need a visa to enter Russia if I have dual citizenship to two countries (one doesn't and other does)
So, I have citizenship to two countries, one being the USA which requires a visa. I am currently living in another country of which I also have citizenship which does not require a visa. I would prefer not to waste my time and work going to the consulate just for a question.
I know I can enter Russia on the passport I have in this country but am I required by law to disclose my US citizenship? They would be able to tell that I am not a natural citizen of this country without the visa given that my English and accent will be as if I just arrived from the USA.
Best Answer
Even if you had to disclose your US citizenship (which you don't), it won't make you ineligible for visa-free entry with your other passport. Why would it?
Citizenship is not a taint, as in, you are "tainted" with US citizenship and therefore require a visa. Citizenship is a grant, as in, if you're granted "some country" citizenship you don't require a visa.
I know that some Middle Eastern states see citizenship as a taint vs. Israel, but this is not the case generally and this isn't the case with Russia.
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