Faced with an upcoming trip to the United States, dual citizens often wonder which passport will be convenient for them to use.
On this the immigration authorities formulate a series of recommendations compiled by the specialized site American Visas.
The starting point is to consider whether both are in effect. If it is sothe most sensible advice is to use the one that requires less procedures and inconvenience to enter that country or that has a visa exemption.
In the case of the Latin American people, there is a segment of the population that has the citizenship of the place of origin and, by descent, of a European country (mainly Spain or Italy). With which, it will be more logical to use the second passport.
Visa waiver for the United States
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) includes the list of countries whose citizens do not require this permit. The following are the countries included in this group.
Andorra
Australia
Germany
Austria
Belgium
brunei
kilos
South Korea
Croatia
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
malt
Monk
New Zeland
Norway
Holland
Poland
Portugal
United Kingdom
Czech Republic
San Marino
Singapore
Sweden
Swiss
Taiwan.
These countries apply the option of Visa exemption. Which allows a stay of up to 90 days for tourism, business or in transit.
To access this type of visa, according to the same source, those interested must apply for entry through the Electronic Travel Authorization System (ESTA). Upon approval, they are enrolled in the US Department of Homeland Security OBIM program.
How to apply for ESTA authorization
The Electronic Travel Authorization System (ESTA) authorization is processed online and must be approved prior to travel.
The answer is usually immediate and is given through the website. The cost is $ 21.
The approval period is two or up to the passport expiration date, whichever comes first.
If it is refused, the visa must be processed in advance.
The requirements are to have a passport with integrated chip, have a return ticket and have no criminal record.
More dual citizenship situations
Also, when it comes to people from countries with certain restricted visas, it will be possible to use your second option. The US visa note provides the example of the restrictions for Venezuelans regarding E-2 investment visas. In this case, it can be applied for with another passport.
The same note adds that the United States admits dual nationality to its citizens and imposes almost no limits on this situation.
Source: Clarin
