Do you have to surrender your passport when you become a U.S. citizen?

Do you have to surrender your passport when you become a U.S. citizen?

No, you will not be asked to give up the passport of your original or native country. The United States allows naturalized (and other) citizens to become dual citizens with their home countries (though it’s not possible for everyone, depending on the laws within said home countries).

When you become a U.S. citizen Do you renounce?

Renouncing your U.S. citizenship means that you: Give up your rights and responsibilities as a U.S. citizen. Must become a citizen of another nation, or risk becoming “stateless.” May need a visa to visit the United States.

Can I travel with foreign passport after naturalization?

All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used. If you were not born in the United States, you can use your original Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship.

Do you get a passport when you become a U.S. citizen?

You will get an application for a U.S. passport at your naturalization ceremony in the U.S. Citizenship Welcome Packet. It is also available at most U.S. post offices or online at travel.state.gov. You should allow sufficient time between the naturalization ceremony and any planned travel to receive your passport.

How Long Can a U.S. citizen be out of the country?

Originally Answered: How long can a US passport holder stay out of the US? There are no restrictions on this. As a citizen you can stay out for as long as you want. Green card holders however, cannot be outside of the US for more than 6 months, unless they have a reentry permit.

How do I get my passport back after surrendering it?

Requesting your Surrendered Passport. 1. Write a Letter. We need a notarized letter from you requesting the return of your valid, unexpired passport. The letter must include: Court or agency to which you surrendered your passport. Your full name. Date of birth. Contact phone number.

How to surrender an Indian passport after gaining another country’s citizenship?

If a person has ever held an Indian passport and has obtained the passport of another country, they will be required to surrender their Indian passport immediately after gaining another country’s nationality. After Renunciation of Indian Citizenship, it is necessary to apply for Surrender or a Renunciation certificate.

Can a naturalized US citizen travel with an old passport?

The United States allows naturalized (and other) citizens to become dual citizens with their home countries (though it’s not possible for everyone, depending on the laws within said home countries). And if you’re a dual citizen, you may not only keep your old passport, but travel with it, if you wish.

Can a court order a minor to surrender a passport?

Passport Restrictions for Minors. A state court has the authority to order a parent, possessing a child’s passport, to surrender the passport to the court or the court’s designee. Such an order is enforceable by the court’s authorities under its state’s law.