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Which Passport Do Dual Citizens Use to Enter the U.S.?

U.S. law requires U.S. citizens, including those with another nationality and children, to enter and leave the United States on a U.S. passport. Source: U.S. Department of State

U.S. citizens aren't eligible for a U.S. visa, and dual national U.S. citizens may not use their foreign passport to apply for an ESTA. Source: U.S. Department of State

Your other country may also require you to use its passport to enter and leave it. Using the foreign passport to travel to or from countries other than the U.S. isn't inconsistent with U.S. law. Source: U.S. Department of State

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