{"id":165,"date":"2009-01-20T10:29:18","date_gmt":"2009-01-20T15:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2018-07-05T12:59:45","modified_gmt":"2018-07-05T12:59:45","slug":"getting-a-passport-from-more-than-one-country-not-just-for-james-bond-anymore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rushmypassport.com\/blog\/getting-a-passport-from-more-than-one-country-not-just-for-james-bond-anymore\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual Passports: Getting a Passport From More Than One Country"},"content":{"rendered":"

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra passport? The New York Times<\/a> has an article up about the advantages of getting a passport from more than one country.\u00a0 Although traveling with more than one passport may seem sneaky, like something a spy would do, if you have dual nationality it’s perfectly legal. Getting a passport from more than one country allows you to pick and choose which customs lines you go through, and prevents you from having to advertise your nationality in places where it’s safer not to be an American. Plus, it can make it easier to live and work abroad.<\/p>\n

How do you go about getting a second passport? According to the New York Times article referenced above, many American citizens qualify for dual nationality for one reason or another, including “ethnic heritage, religion, country of birth or where their spouse was born.” So, you may qualify for an additional passport without even knowing it!\u00a0 If do you qualify, you should be aware that getting a passport from another country could subject you to additional obligations, too, including tax obligations and military service in some countries. However, in many cases you can secure an exemption as an American citizen.<\/p>\n

Also, if you’re an American citizen, you still need a US passport to enter and leave the US. A foreign passport won’t work! When it comes to getting a US passport, you have two options. You can go through the US Passport Agency, or use a private expediting company. Although the US Passport Agency does offer expedited service for an additional fee, if you’re running on a tight schedule, a private passport expediter is your best bet. They can help you with all the necessary paperwork and ensure that you get your passport in as little as 24 hours!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

*The passport fees have recently changed. As of April 2nd, 2018, the passport acceptance fee has gone up from $25 to $35.   Wouldn’t it be nice to have an extra passport? The New York Times has an article up about the advantages of getting a passport from more than one country.\u00a0 Although traveling with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,9],"tags":[69,38,33],"class_list":["post-165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-government-regulations","category-important-documents","tag-foreign-passports","tag-getting-a-passport","tag-international-travel"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t