Two passports from the same country and ESTAs for travel to the USA?
We already have the question Can I have multiple valid ESTAs in different passports?, which explains what to do if you have passports from two different visa waiver countries and are wondering about ESTAs.
Some countries, such as the UK, allow certain citizens with strong reasons and a high tolerance for bureaucracy to get a second passport. (This is a good guide to the lengthy and confusing process, for those who qualify). The USA will issues second passports to its citizens under similar strict rules too, though just because they will do so, doesn't mean they necessarily make life easy for non-nationals in a similar situation...
Since one of the allowed reasons for getting a second passport is having to travel lots while applying for visas, what do you do if your "normal" ESTA-issued passport is off with an embassy getting a visa, you only have the other passport, and you need to travel to the USA? Can you travel on the other passport on the grounds that you have another one from that country with an ESTA? Do you need to apply for and get a second ESTA for the details of your second passport? Are you unable to travel to the USA? Something else?
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Can you enter the US with 2 passports?
Yes. And people can even have more than two! It's usually advantageous to have multiple passports (if your home country allows it). Having a second passport allows you to choose which one makes your entry into a foreign country easier and you'll likely have shorter lines to wait in.Can you travel with 2 passports?
Can You Have Two Passports from Different Countries? Yes, many countries allow their citizens to hold more than one nationality. This means travelers can potentially hold a passport for each country they are a citizen of. Some people are automatically considered dual citizens from birth.Do dual citizens need an ESTA?
Dual citizenships must be given in the ESTA. You are not required to have a second valid passport for the country where you hold dual citizenship, but you must enter the country name in the form. You may enter \u201cDOES NOT APPLY\u201d or \u201cDOES NOT EXIST\u201d in the field if you do not have a valid second passport.ESTA for Travelers with Multiple Passports or Citizenships
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