Multiple passports and the 90 / 180 rule

The 90/180-day rule refers to not spending more than '90 days in any 180-day period' in the Schengen area. This concerns those people entering the area as visitors from third-countries whose nationals are exempt from visitor visas (nationals of certain countries may not even visit France without a visa).

1. Can I enter a country with one passport and exit with another?
2. Can you travel with 2 different passports?
3. How does the 90 day rule work?
4. How does the 180 day rule work?
5. What passport do I use if I have dual citizenship?
6. What country is the hardest to get citizenship?
7. What is the disadvantage of dual citizenship?
8. How many passports can US citizen have?
9. Can I have 3 citizenships?
10. What happens if you stay in Spain longer than 90 days?
11. What happens if we do not marry within 90 days?
12. How long can you stay in France if you own property?

Can I enter a country with one passport and exit 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.

How does the 90 day rule work?

It allows citizens of many (but not all) non-EU or Schengen zone countries to spend periods longer than a standard holiday within the European bloc. The rule states that non-EU/Schengen visitors can only spend 90 days out of every 180 in the EU without applying for a visa or residency.

How does the 180 day rule work?

The 180-day period keeps rolling, thus, anytime a traveller wishes to enter the Schengen zone, he/she just have to count backwards the last 180 days, and see if they have been present in the Schengen Zone for more than 90 days throughout that period.

What passport do I use if I have dual citizenship?

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.

What country is the hardest to get citizenship?

1. Vatican City. Vatican City is one of the smallest countries on Earth having about 450 citizens only. It has the toughest immigration policies, and that's one of the reasons for its small population.

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 many passports can US citizen have?

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.

Can I have 3 citizenships?

One individual can hold two, three, and sometimes even more citizenships and passports. If you pass through a naturalization process in some country, you should learn if legislation of that country allows dual citizenship or not. So, before making a decision to get second citizenship you should study the given issue.

What happens if you stay in Spain longer than 90 days?

The Schengen law states that you can't stay in the Area more than 90 days. If you do, you're subject to a fine and deportation. How that rule is enforced, though, varies greatly from one country to another. If you overstay by a few days or even a week, you'll probably be OK.

What happens if we do not marry within 90 days?

Generally, your fiancé(e) and his or her children must leave the United States at the end of the 90 days if you do not marry. If they do not depart, they will be in violation of U.S. immigration law. This may result in removal (deportation) and could affect their future eligibility for U.S. immigration benefits.

How long can you stay in France if you own property?

Home-owners will be able to stay at their French homes for 90 days every 180 days, at most. Overstaying this period has its consequences. By the end of 2022, all Brits travelling to France to visit their homes there will need to apply for a travel authorization.