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Dual Citizenship

Can a U.S. citizen have dual citizenship?

Dual nationality is permissible under U.S. law. Further information is provided through the Department of State’s website at http://travel.state.gov .

For detailed information visit: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/legal-considerations/us-citizenship-laws-policies/citizenship-and-dual-nationality/dual-nationality.html

Can my dual citizen child go to the U.S. using his/her foreign passport? Which passport should my dual-citizen child use to enter/exit the United States?
By law, U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and exit the United States. U.S. citizens are not eligible for a U.S. visa. U.S./Canada dual citizens are advised to carry both valid passports (U.S. and Canada) when traveling to/from the United States. The dual citizen will be required to present their U.S. passport at U.S. immigration and might be requested to present their Canadian passport when going through Canadian immigration.
I am a U.S. citizen, but also have a foreign passport. Can I travel to the United States on a foreign passport?
By law U.S. citizens must enter and depart the United States using U.S. passports, even if they hold a passport from another country.
I was born in the U.S. and am a dual citizen. My U.S. passport expired a long time ago. Can I use my Canadian passport to travel to the U.S.? Is there a risk of traveling to the U.S. using my Canadian passport only?
By law, U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and exit the United States. U.S. citizens are not eligible for a U.S. visa. U.S./Canada dual citizens are advised to carry both valid passports (U.S. and Canada) when traveling to/from the United States. The dual citizen will be required to present their U.S. passport at U.S. immigration and might be requested to present their Canadian passport when going through Canadian immigration.
Should I choose one nationality over the other?
For information on U.S. policy regarding dual nationality, please read the website section on Dual Nationality at https://travel.state.gov . U.S. law does not contain any provisions requiring U.S. Citizens who are born with dual nationality to choose one nationality or the other when they become adults.