Dual Citizens Traveling after Naturalization

[phl_nov08 0]

For short trips to UK I use my US passport all the way - for airline, to enter UK and back to US. That way I don't have to worry about looking after two passports while traveling and don't need to think about which one to use, and all the electronic records match. The EU passport line is usually shorter, but then you end up waiting for you bags anyways.....

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[AusCal 3]

Lansbury,

But here's a solution for an Aussie flying down under: show US passport when leaving US, then, 20 seconds later, pull out Aussie passport to show authorization to enter Kangarooland, So everybody's happy . . .

Even though Australia is a VWP country, it is not a free pass for a USC. Now an ETA (electronic authorization) is required to enter. I understand the US is starting this too for visitors from European VWP countries too. Have to go online and register your information including your passport number and pay about $20. You receive an electronic visa, just a number. The airline will require this info if you are traveling on a US passport to Australia. If you are an Aussie then you show your Aussie passport and you are fine. The airlines are the only ones that check when leaving the US. There is no immigration exit check.

Thanks Neonred - you saved my having to type that exact info :-)

Just Bob - I actually did that on my first trip(and so far only) back to Australia after receiving US citizenship. I handed over US passport at US airline check-in, was asked "do you have an electronic visa waiver". I reply "No, I am an Australian citizen",Check-in clerk "then I need to see your Australian passport". I handed over my Aussie passport, and she returned my US one to me. She used my Australian passport details for my check-in.

I see no alternative way to handle this situation.

Edited December 6, 2009 by AusCal

[Lansbury 19]

I see no alternative way to handle this situation.

There isn't an alternative way. The problem is some country specific requirements concerning visa and passport use do not cater for people with more than one nationality and there is no official solution to deal with it.