Dual citizen entering the US on one passport and leaving on another

I am a Canadian and Dutch citizen. I am going on a trip to the Netherlands in January. I am going to be driving across the border (from Canada to the US), and then flying to Amsterdam, with a connection in Oakland.

When I drive from Canada to the US, I am planning to present my Canadian passport (and NEXUS card) as normal. When I fly to Amsterdam, I am going to present my Dutch passport for entry to the Netherlands. However I am worried that the US will not have a proper record of my departure, since my entry will be recorded with my Canadian passport, and my exit recorded with my Dutch passport. This could incorrectly be recorded as an overstay, since there will never be a record of me leaving with my Canadian passport.

I really want to avoid problems entering the US in the future (I do it very frequently). Should I enter the US on my Dutch passport (using the same passport the entire journey?) Or will the US be able to link the entrance and exit on the two different passports?

Best Answer

If possible, you can try to present both passports to the airline at check-in, and indicate that the Canadian passport is the one to use for APIS for the US, to record the departure, and that the Dutch passport is the one you will be using to enter the Netherlands (so they don't ask you questions like, how long will you be staying?).

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Can you travel with two passports?

Americans traveling with dual passports may be able to use their non-US passport to enter other countries but must bring their US passport to return home.

Can a dual citizen be denied entry?

\u201cThose nationals or dual nationals holding valid immigrant or nonimmigrant visas will not be permitted to enter the United States during this period.\u201d The ban will not, however, apply to most US citizens\u2014even those who also hold citizenship in one of the singled-out nations.

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