What happens if I stay more than 6 months outside US?


What happens if I stay more than 6 months outside US? What are the consequences of staying outside the U.S. for more than 6 months? Staying outside of the U.S. for more than 6 months but less than one year may lead to scrutiny upon re-entry to the U.S. If you stay outside the U.S. for one year or more, you may require a Re-entry Permit to return to the U.S.


What does a US citizen need to reenter the US?

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 to US twice in a year?

Each approved ESTA application is generally valid for two years and allows multiple visits to the U.S. within that period without having to apply for another travel approval. If your passport expires in less than two years, you will receive an ESTA approval valid until the passport's expiration date.


What country allows US citizens to stay the longest?

7 Countries Granting the Longest Visas to Americans
  1. Marshall Islands (Indefinite) Stefan Lins/Flickr. ...
  2. Micronesia (Indefinite) Matt Kieffer/Flickr. ...
  3. Svalbard, Norway (Indefinite) Rob Oo/Flickr. ...
  4. Albania (One Year) Artur Malinowski/Flickr. ...
  5. Georgia (One Year) Maria Savenko/Flickr. ...
  6. Palau (One Year) ...
  7. The Bahamas (240 days)