Dual nationality (US/UK) visiting US but US passport expired, missed deadline to renew [duplicate]

I am a dual national with UK and US citizenship living in the UK. My US passport needed renewing and I sent it off. I apparently didn't enclose a picture, although I think it just fell out and missed the deadline to re-send the information. Mainly due to a medical condition, the approved courier company not arriving to collect the passport until 10.30pm (scheduled 7am-7pm) and I can't really justify the expense of paying again.

However, my aunt is unwell in the US and I'm wondering if I can apply for and travel on an ESTA using my UK passport?

It's not a confirmed trip, just more a question about the feasibility of visiting.

Best Answer

You can apply for an ESTA on your British passport, but whatever you do, do not declare your US citizenship on the form when asked about dual nationality, or the ESTA will be refused.

Then, at check-in, present your British passport only, as with an expired US passport, the airline will not let you board. This is because according to the database they use, Timatic, US passports must be valid on arrival in the US.

However, once in front of US immigration, present your US passport. Expect to be taken to secondary and possibly be sternly lectured for not having a valid US passport (which is illegal), and the CBP may want to see your British passport to establish how you got on the plane.

The legal way to go about this would be to get a transportation letter or emergency/temporary passport from the US embassy/consulate.

All in all, to clarify, in practice this trip is doable for you with your UK and expired US passport

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Can dual citizen leave U.S. with expired U.S. passport?

Answer: You cannot leave the United States with an expired passport.

Do I need to reapply if my passport has expired?

You can renew your current or expired U.S. passport unless your passport was: Issued before your 16th birthday. Issued 15 or more years ago. Damaged, lost, or stolen.

How long do you have to renew a U.S. passport after it expires?

You should apply for a passport renewal if your passport is expiring or has recently expired. You must renew your passport within 5 years of the date it expired. If you wait longer than that, you'll have to use the same procedure as a first-time passport applicant.

What happens if U.S. passport expires while overseas?

You are encouraged to check the foreign entry requirements for your planned destination. If your passport will expire while you are away due to an extended stay, you can renew your passport at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate general. Return to Getting US Passport Abroad FAQ.

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