Leaving the US on a different passport to visa

1. Can you leave a country with one passport and enter with another?
2. Can you travel with 2 different passports?
3. Does US Immigration know when you leave?
4. Can I travel to US with visa on old passport?
5. Can a US citizen have two passports?
6. Which countries do not accept dual citizenship?
7. What is the disadvantage of dual citizenship?
8. How can I fly with 2 passports?
9. How long can a US citizen stay out of the country?
10. Can US immigration check your phone?
11. How does the US know if you overstay your visa?
12. What is the penalty for overstaying in US on a visa?

Can you leave a country with one passport and enter with another?

You can use whichever passport is more convenient for leaving country A, and whichever passport is more convenient for arriving in country B. They do not have to be the same passport. But you must enter and leave a country on the same passport.

Can you travel with 2 different passports?

Can I fly carrying both passports? Yes, you are allowed to carry both passports when you travel. If you are returning to the US, you will definitely need to carry your US passport, whether or not you are also bringing your non-US passport.

Does US Immigration know when you leave?

Yes, they almost certainly do know you've left. The US processes passport details for all air passengers through a system called APIS, and ties that to the electronic I-94 (arrival and departure record). You can check your US arrival and departure history online.

Can I travel to US with visa on old passport?

If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel. ... Do not try to remove the visa from your old passport and stick it into the new valid passport.

Can a US citizen have two passports?

Yes. U.S. citizens are allowed to have more than one valid U.S. passport at the same time, according to the National Passport Information Center, which is a division of the U.S. State Department. But in most cases, you are only allowed to have two valid passports at a time, according to the NPIC.

Which countries do not accept dual citizenship?

Countries that don't recognise dual citizenship

Then there are those countries that have a no tolerance policy, such as Austria and Ukraine.

What is the disadvantage of dual citizenship?

Drawbacks of being a dual citizen include the potential for double taxation, the long and expensive process for obtaining dual citizenship, and the fact that you become bound by the laws of two nations.

How can I fly with 2 passports?

The general rule of thumb for dual nationals going to one of their countries is enter and exit on that country's passport. Dual national US citizens must use their US passport when entering and leaving the United States, which after all makes sense: You're an American leaving, or returning to, America.

How long can a US citizen stay out of the country?

Remaining outside the United States for more than 12 months may result in a loss of lawful permanent resident status.

Can US immigration check your phone?

A US appeals court has ruled that Customs and Border Protection agents can conduct in-depth searches of phones and laptops, overturning an earlier legal victory for civil liberties groups.

How does the US know if you overstay your visa?

How Long Was Your Visa Overstayed? If you check your Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, you will be able to see the date when you're expected to leave the United State. However, don't confuse it with the date you have on your visa.

What is the penalty for overstaying in US on a visa?

If You Overstayed for More Than 180 Days

If you overstay for 180 days but for less than one year, you will be barred from re-entry to the United States for three years. If you stay unlawfully in the US for more than one year, you will be deemed inadmissible and barred from re-entry for 10 years.