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Dual passport holder traveling to USA

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Hi all,

If a dual US/Cambodian citizen wants to travel to the US, can they leave the country on their US passport without needing an exit visa? I would think that they could present their Cambodian passport to show that they don't need a visa, but then explain that they have to enter on the US one, so they need an exit stamp. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks in advance
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my daughter has dual us/thai citizenship

it works the same

she enters Thailand on her thai passport, leaves on her thai passport,
at check in she shows her US passport and Thai Passport
enters US on us passport/ departs on us.
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kptic wrote: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:19 pm Hi all,

If a dual US/Cambodian citizen wants to travel to the US, can they leave the country on their US passport without needing an exit visa? I would think that they could present their Cambodian passport to show that they don't need a visa, but then explain that they have to enter on the US one, so they need an exit stamp. Does anyone have any experience with this? Affordable office movers near me this way site company g&j moving.


Thanks in advance

How was the issue resolved?
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kptic wrote: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:19 pm Hi all,

If a dual US/Cambodian citizen wants to travel to the US, can they leave the country on their US passport without needing an exit visa? I would think that they could present their Cambodian passport to show that they don't need a visa, but then explain that they have to enter on the US one, so they need an exit stamp. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Thanks in advance
No experience with the USA, but my daughter always leaves using her Cambodian passport (no exit visa) and enters using her European passport. When you leave Cambodia they won't check for valid papers to enter wherever you're going, they only check your documents to be able to leave.

The airline wants to see both though.
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Exit Cambodia on Cambodian Passport - Enter USA on USA passport - Exit USA on USA Passport - Enter Cambodia on Cambodian Passport...Simple.


If wanting to exit Cambodia on USA passport but no valid visa, then yes, an Exit Visa will be required.


If you want to obtain a K-type Visa for the USA Passport on return then this is the course of action you should take:

Obtain Exit Visa in US PP - Depart Cambodia on US PP - Enter USA on US PP - Exit US on US PP - Apply for K-type (Special) Visa on arrival in US PP - Enter Cambodia on US PP
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My son shows Cambodian passport when dealing with Cambodia entry/exit. USA passport when dealing with USA.

I also got him a K Visa even though not required, it’s free. At least it’s free in USA, I mailed it to the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in DC and received it back rather quickly.

If you were doing K visa in USA the instructions are down this page https://www.embassyofcambodiadc.org/how ... -visa.html
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