What is the penalty for dual US citizens who lie on the ESTA form in order to enter under VWP using their second passport?
An answer to a related question mentions that it's possible for dual US citizens to acquire an ESTA without lying, however it's likely that the authorization would be revoked shortly before their flight.
This begs the question of what is the maximum penalty for a US citizen who lies on the ESTA form (by omitting the fact that they are dual US citizens) and then proceeds to enter the country under VWP using their second passport? Obviously they cannot be deported or banned from future visits, but what about monetary/criminal penalties?
A related question shows that no real penalty exists for entering/leaving the USA with a foreign passport, so perhaps it's also legal to misrepresent yourself on the ESTA form.
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Can dual citizen apply for 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.Can you lie on your ESTA?
What are the potential consequences if I lie on the ESTA form? It is a criminal offence to provide false information for the purposes of obtaining a visa waiver or visa to the US. In the worst case scenario, you will be prosecuted.Do I need to update my ESTA for a second trip?
As long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period. If your ESTA expires while in the United States (U.S.) it will not affect your departure. It is important to PRINT a copy of the document for your records.What happens if you make a mistake on ESTA?
If an applicant made a mistake on their passport or biographical information, he or she will need to submit a new application. The associated fee will be charged for each new application submitted. Any other mistakes may be corrected or updated by clicking \u201cCheck Individual Status\u201d under \u201cCheck ESTA Status."What 10 things YOU must to know about ESTA travel authorization. Visa Waiver Program
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