Leaving the US on a foreign passport with no entry stamp/visa? For dual citizens

I am a dual citizen MEX/US. So I have a US and a Mexican passport. My US passport needs to be out of commission for a matter of weeks, and I need to exit the US during that time for travel. I am wondering if I can leave the US on my Mexican passport although it has no stamps in it currently

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Best Answer

This is fine. The US doesn't have exit checks, so you won't be subject to questioning or anything when you leave. The airline (if you're flying) will check your passport, so make sure you're going to a country you can enter visa-free as a Mexican citizen (or apply for a visa).

Entering the US, you're legally obliged to use a US passport (or Enhanced Drivers' License, Passport Card etc. if you're crossing by land).

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Can dual citizens leave US on foreign passport?

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.

Do you need a visa if you have dual citizenship?

Two PassportsHaving a citizen's passport eliminates the need for long-stay visas and any questioning about the purpose of your trip during the customs process.

Can you leave a country on one passport and arrive on another?

While you have to register a passport with the airline, all the airline is concerned with is that you have a right to enter the country you are flying to - otherwise, they will be stuck with the cost of flying you back. There is no connection between what you tell the airline and what passport you use for immigration.

What is the penalty for U.S. citizens entering leaving the US on a foreign passport?

There is none. The law originally provided for a fairly stiff penalty, but it also originally applied in times of war.

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