Can a US citizen reenter US without a passport?

Can a US citizen reenter US without a passport? All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

Can I travel with my old passport after naturalization?

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 US citizen travel back to the US with an expired passport?

Citizens to the United States. U.S. citizens will not be allowed to use their expired U.S. passport for direct return to the United States after June 30, 2022. If a U.S. citizen overseas has an expired U.S. passport, please contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a U.S. passport.

Is there a way to travel out of the US without a passport?

Canada is the only primarily mentionable major country where you can travel from the US without a passport being a US Citizen. But it's applicable only if you cross the American-Canadian border by road or sea. However, you must keep a NEXUS card to prove your US nationality.

What happens if I travel without a passport?

The most likely scenario is that you will be prevented from boarding transport by the staff on duty. If you managed to avoid that situation, you could be blocked from entering your destination by border authorities upon arrival. Generally, it is necessary to have a valid passport if you want to travel abroad.

Can you go into Mexico with a birth certificate?

Can you cross the Mexican border with a birth certificate? Birth certificates are only acceptable as forms of identification for minors traveling to Mexico by road or closed-loop cruises.

Can I enter a country with one passport and exit with another?

U.S. nationals, including U.S. dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. U.S. dual nationals may also be required by the country of their foreign nationality to use that country's passport to enter and leave that country.

Can I travel while waiting for my passport?

If your passport's time is almost up, don't wait — start the renewal process now. You can't travel while your renewal application is being processed, and you need to make sure your travel documents are valid for at least six months past the dates of any planned international trips.

What is the penalty for U.S. citizens entering leaving the US on a foreign passport?

There are no penalties. The customs officials might be furious but the only thing they can do is confirm you're citizen and let you back in. As for leaving the US, the US doesn't have exit checkpoints so you can leave on any passport.