Travelling to US with a German residence permit but from another EU country: Will be a problem on both sides?

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I am an Indonesian, currently living in Germany and holding a German residence permit. I have already received a US visa. My questions are

  1. Can I fly from another EU country to the US?
  2. I heard some issues from my colleague that, even if I am allowed to fly from another EU country, it will be a problem when I arrive at the US. Because the immigration officer will strictly interview me, why I do not fly from Germany. Is that true?

Thanks.



Best Answer

Can I fly from another EU country to the US?

Of course. You can fly from any country to the US. Do not forget to list those countries in your customs declaration.

I heard some issues from my colleague that, even if I am allowed to fly from another EU country, it will be a problem when I arrive at the US. Because the immigration officer will strictly interview me, why I do not fly from Germany. Is that true?

If the officer interviews you like that, the officer may be hoping to uncover some evidence of wrongdoing. Arriving in the US from a country other than the one in which you reside is not wrong, but people who break the law might have implausible stories to explain their movements, and implausible stories are interrogators' bread and butter. Your story, however, will be plausible, so just tell the truth.

Another possible reason for asking about your itinerary is to determine whether you should be sent to secondary customs inspection. There is a certain degree of randomness about this, but I suspect that mention of certain places may cause you to be more likely to be given closer scrutiny. As long as you have filled out your customs declaration completely and truthfully, there is also nothing to worry about here.




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Can I travel to USA with EU residence permit?

Can EU passport holders travel to the USA? Yes, EU passport holders can travel to the USA. However, due to the covid-19 pandemic, the US borders are temporarily closed to most European travelers.

Can I travel with my German residence permit?

Foreign nationals who are in possession of a valid German residence title (Aufenthaltstitel) may travel for a period of up to 90 days within 180 days to other Schengen-States, so do not need a visa.

Can I travel outside Europe with residence permit?

Can I travel? You can travel from Finland to a country outside the Schengen Area while your residence permit application is being processed. Take your certificate of pending application from the Finnish Immigration Service with you. You will need a valid visa when you return to Finland and to the Schengen Area.

How long can you stay out of Germany with a residence permit?

A person who carries a permanent residence permit can stay abroad for a maximum of 6 months. It is necessary for this person to fly back before the expiration of the 6-month duration. A holder of Blue Card can stay outside Germany for a maximum of one year.



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