US citizen traveling with Peruvian passport [duplicate]

I'm an American citizen. I was born in the US, however I came to visit Ecuador on an emergency basis using my Peruvian passport. I lost my US passport and had no time to get one before coming to Ecuador. Can I fly back to the US with my Peruvian passport only or will I be denied entry? I have my US drivers license, and SS card on me. I don't have a visa since I am a citizen and resident in the US.

Best Answer

A US citizen cannot be denied entry to the USA, although you can expect to be held at the border for sometime while your citizenship is verified.

None of that will matter, because no airline will allow you to board a flight to the US with only a Peruvian passport if you don't have a visa.

You should go to the US embassy in Quito who will be able to issue an emergency travel document that will allow you to get home.

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Can I travel in the US with a copy of my passport?

Can you use a photocopy of a passport to travel? No, a photocopy is not the same as a passport, and therefore is not a valid travel document. You will not be allowed to travel using a photocopy to anywhere that requires a valid U.S. passport.

Can I travel with my Peruvian passport?

It provides visa-free access to 138 countries. Peruvian passport holders have visa-free access and visas on arrival to countries such as Philippines, Singapore, Russia, Turkey and the entire European Union. Peruvian citizens do however require a visa to enter about 91 destinations in the world.

Do I need a new US visa if I get a new passport?

Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.

Can Peruvian citizens travel to USA?

Peruvian citizens are not permitted to travel to the United States without a Visa, just like other nationalities. You must apply for a US B1/B2 Visa prior to your trip, whether you're going there for business or pleasure.

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