Source: Africa Publicity
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has issued a fresh reminder to Americans who hold dual citizenship, stressing that they must use a valid U.S. passport whenever they enter or leave the United States.
In a travel advisory posted on its official X account on Sunday, the embassy emphasized that the rule applies to every U.S. citizen, including children who also possess the nationality of another country.
According to the embassy, dual U.S. citizens are prohibited from using a foreign passport to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), noting that such applications are routinely rejected or cancelled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
“U.S. citizens are REQUIRED to enter and depart the United States on a U.S. passport. This requirement applies equally to U.S. citizens, including children, who are dual nationals,” the embassy stated.
It further explained: “Dual national U.S. citizens may NOT use their foreign passport to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ESTA). The Department of Homeland Security routinely denies or cancels ESTAs for dual national U.S. citizens.”
The embassy also encouraged American citizens living overseas to confirm that their U.S. passports are valid before making travel arrangements, urging those with expired or soon-to-expire passports to renew them in advance.
Additionally, it reminded travelers to check the passport validity requirements of their destination countries, as many nations require visitors to have passports that remain valid for at least six months before entry.
