Dual Passport
#31
Re: Dual Passport
It's illegal to hunt grizzly bears in California.
but they're aren't any grizzly bears in California........
it's a illegal though so don't do it.......
but they're aren't any grizzly bears in California........
it's a illegal though so don't do it.......
#32
Re: Dual Passport
We are UK citizen and live in the USA in a Green Card.
I am thinking of applying for US citizen, but i do not see anything on the form asking for dual citizen.
i have few questions, may be you can answer for that.
1- will i lose my UK citizen if i take USA citizen?
2- which passport i have to use when i travel to UK?
3- if my children go to UK to study, can they fill the application form saying that they are British to claim that they are home students ?
i am sure many people in a situation like me, hope to hear from you all.
I am thinking of applying for US citizen, but i do not see anything on the form asking for dual citizen.
i have few questions, may be you can answer for that.
1- will i lose my UK citizen if i take USA citizen?
2- which passport i have to use when i travel to UK?
3- if my children go to UK to study, can they fill the application form saying that they are British to claim that they are home students ?
i am sure many people in a situation like me, hope to hear from you all.
US State Department Services Dual Nationality
The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Each country has its own citizenship laws based on its own policy.Persons may have dual nationality by automatic operation of different laws rather than by choice. For example, a child born in a foreign country to U.S. citizen parents may be both a U.S. citizen and a citizen of the country of birth.
A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth.U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another. Also, a person who is automatically granted another citizenship does not risk losing U.S. citizenship. However, a person who acquires a foreign citizenship by applying for it may lose U.S. citizenship. In order to lose U.S. citizenship, the law requires that the person must apply for the foreign citizenship voluntarily, by free choice, and with the intention to give up U.S. citizenship.
Intent can be shown by the person's statements or conduct.The U.S. Government recognizes that dual nationality exists but does not encourage it as a matter of policy because of the problems it may cause. Claims of other countries on dual national U.S. citizens may conflict with U.S. law, and dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance.
However, dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries. Either country has the right to enforce its laws, particularly if the person later travels there.Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.Most countries permit a person to renounce or otherwise lose citizenship.
Information on losing foreign citizenship can be obtained from the foreign country's embassy and consulates in the United States. Americans can renounce U.S. citizenship in the proper form at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
Home Office -- UK Border Agency
Can I be a citizen of two countries?
This page explains how to find out whether you can be a citizen of two countries and how this affects you when you travel abroad.
When becoming a British citizen
You do not need to give up your present citizenship or nationality to become a British citizen.
Many countries will not let you have two nationalities (dual nationality). If you become a British citizen and are a national of a country which does not allow dual nationality, the authorities of that country may either regard you as having lost that nationality or may refuse to recognise your new nationality. Before you apply for British citizenship you may wish to check what your position would be with the authorities of the country of which you are a citizen.
If you become a national of another country
You will not normally lose your British nationality if you become a citizen or national of another country. If you are a British subject otherwise than by connection with the Republic of Ireland you will lose that status on acquiring any other nationality or citizenship. If you are a British protected person you will lose that status on acquiring any other nationality or citizenship.
If you are becoming a citizen or national of a country that does not allow dual nationality, you may be required by that country to give up your British nationality.
If you are married to a national of another country
Under the nationality laws of some countries, a married person automatically has his or her partner's nationality. Children may also have a parent's nationality even if they were born abroad. If your wife, husband or child is visiting the country of your nationality, you should check with the country's consulate or high commission in the United Kingdom before you travel.
Travelling abroad
Under international law, we cannot give you diplomatic help if you are in a country of which you are a national. For example, if you hold both British and Chinese nationality we would be unable to give you diplomatic help when you are visiting China.
If you are planning to visit your former homeland, and you are not sure whether you have lost your old nationality, you should check with the country's consulate or high commission in the United Kingdom before you travel. If you have not lost the old nationality and want to give it up, they will be able to tell you what to do.
#33
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Re: Dual Passport
Thanks for joining the party. This is an old argument and is rehashed in this and other forums several times per year. Regardless of what the law says, there is no passport exit control in the US... and so the law is unenforceable in practice. Does that change the law? No, but whether someone follows the law or not is meaningless, since nothing whatsoever will ever come of it.
Ian
Ian
#34
Re: Dual Passport
Thanks for joining the party. This is an old argument and is rehashed in this and other forums several times per year. Regardless of what the law says, there is no passport exit control in the US... and so the law is unenforceable in practice. Does that change the law? No, but whether someone follows the law or not is meaningless, since nothing whatsoever will ever come of it.
Ian
Ian
however there is no law stating you must represent yourself as a US citizen to check in for an international flight - no matter what the airlines do with your info.
#35
Re: Dual Passport
Don't need two. Can just use their US passport to enter the UK if the purpose of the trip is just a holiday.
#36
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Re: Dual Passport
Driving a car, and/or ship/ferries are not as yet subject to same controls. You can use a passport card (as a USC) crossing the border in Buffalo, which a lot of cross-border commuters do.
#37
Re: Dual Passport
APIS pertains to data an airline has to supply USG/DHS. Leaving the country is a formality; however entering US about 15 minutes (or was it 30 minutes) before take-off the airline is supposed to transmit it to US, or face denial of landing.
Driving a car, and/or ship/ferries are not as yet subject to same controls. You can use a passport card (as a USC) crossing the border in Buffalo, which a lot of cross-border commuters do.
Driving a car, and/or ship/ferries are not as yet subject to same controls. You can use a passport card (as a USC) crossing the border in Buffalo, which a lot of cross-border commuters do.
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#38
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Re: Dual Passport
my infomation goes to UK saying that a person traveling with US passport to your country.
when i land in the UK aiport if i give my UK passport to the imigration,This where i confused because
UK imgration is going to ask question where this guy is coming from since there is no infomation from the originating country (where he is coming from) for that passport in their database.
do i have to show both passport to UK imigration?
#39
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Re: Dual Passport
UK imgration is going to ask question...
do i have to show both passport to UK imigration?
People have repeatedly given you the correct information, so I'm not sure why you don't understand that it's perfectly okay to show your US passport when you leave the US, and show your UK passport when you enter the UK. That's what you're supposed to do.
Ian