If I enter the USA with dual US/Caribbean Island citizenship and only present my Caribbean passport will they know I am a USA citizen?
I have dual citizenship, USA & a Caribbean island. If I enter the USA with only my Caribbean island passport, will they know I am a USA citizen?
Best Answer
As a US citizen, you must enter the USA under your American passport, not using any other, it's illegal to do otherwise.
I am an American citizen, but also have a foreign passport. Can I use my foreign passport to travel to the United States?
No. Under U.S. law, U.S. citizens must be in possession of a valid U.S. passport to enter or leave the United States. This is true even if you hold a passport from another country. If your U.S. passport has been lost or stolen, or if it has expired, you must apply to replace it before traveling to the United States.
Source (US embassy in the UK)
U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States.
Source (State Department)
As for if they would know, that depends (there are ways that suggest it, including but not only place of birth, along with some databases), but Travel.SE policy is not to aid people in breaking the law so alas all we can say is you need to enter on your US passport...
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Can you enter the US with one passport and leave with another?
Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.Does US Recognise dual citizenship?
Does the United States allow dual citizenship? Yes, practically speaking. The U.S. government does not require naturalized U.S. citizens to relinquish citizenship in their country of origin.What happens when you have dual citizenship?
Dual citizens can receive the benefits and privileges offered by each country where they are a citizen. For example, they have access to two social services systems, can vote in either country, and may be able to run for office in either country (if the law permits).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.CAN AMERICANS HAVE DUAL CITIZENSHIP? WHICH PASSPORT TO USE WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING THE US
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