I’m a flight attendant with dual citizenship of USA and South Korea. Can I enter US using foreign passport?
If I want to use my staff ticket I have to book the ticket under my Korean name (which is completely different from my English name) and Korean passport number. The only thing is I know that for the US you have to enter and leave using your US passport if you’re a citizen. Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
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If I want to use my staff ticket I have to book the ticket under my Korean name (which is completely different from my English name) and Korean passport number. The only thing is I know that for the US you have to enter and leave using your US passport if you’re a citizen. Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
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Don't produce your US passport until you arrive in the US. If you get asked about an ESTA at check-in then explain.
– Richard
3 hours ago
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@HankyPanky I think we've had comments/answers from people saying this was not always the case (the ESTA application being refused if you state you have US citizenship).
– jcaron
3 hours ago
3
Possible duplicate of I have two passports/nationalities. How do I use them when I travel?
– David Richerby
3 hours ago
@jcaron comment removed.
– Hanky Panky
1 hour ago
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If I want to use my staff ticket I have to book the ticket under my Korean name (which is completely different from my English name) and Korean passport number. The only thing is I know that for the US you have to enter and leave using your US passport if you’re a citizen. Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
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If I want to use my staff ticket I have to book the ticket under my Korean name (which is completely different from my English name) and Korean passport number. The only thing is I know that for the US you have to enter and leave using your US passport if you’re a citizen. Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
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Don't produce your US passport until you arrive in the US. If you get asked about an ESTA at check-in then explain.
– Richard
3 hours ago
1
@HankyPanky I think we've had comments/answers from people saying this was not always the case (the ESTA application being refused if you state you have US citizenship).
– jcaron
3 hours ago
3
Possible duplicate of I have two passports/nationalities. How do I use them when I travel?
– David Richerby
3 hours ago
@jcaron comment removed.
– Hanky Panky
1 hour ago
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Don't produce your US passport until you arrive in the US. If you get asked about an ESTA at check-in then explain.
– Richard
3 hours ago
1
@HankyPanky I think we've had comments/answers from people saying this was not always the case (the ESTA application being refused if you state you have US citizenship).
– jcaron
3 hours ago
3
Possible duplicate of I have two passports/nationalities. How do I use them when I travel?
– David Richerby
3 hours ago
@jcaron comment removed.
– Hanky Panky
1 hour ago
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Don't produce your US passport until you arrive in the US. If you get asked about an ESTA at check-in then explain.
– Richard
3 hours ago
Don't produce your US passport until you arrive in the US. If you get asked about an ESTA at check-in then explain.
– Richard
3 hours ago
1
1
@HankyPanky I think we've had comments/answers from people saying this was not always the case (the ESTA application being refused if you state you have US citizenship).
– jcaron
3 hours ago
@HankyPanky I think we've had comments/answers from people saying this was not always the case (the ESTA application being refused if you state you have US citizenship).
– jcaron
3 hours ago
3
3
Possible duplicate of I have two passports/nationalities. How do I use them when I travel?
– David Richerby
3 hours ago
Possible duplicate of I have two passports/nationalities. How do I use them when I travel?
– David Richerby
3 hours ago
@jcaron comment removed.
– Hanky Panky
1 hour ago
@jcaron comment removed.
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Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
Yes. If you have any documents that connect your Korean name to your US name, it might be a good idea to bring them along, but I doubt you'll actually need them.
Your major problem, I suspect, will be getting the airline to board you without ESTA authorization on your passport. If you can convince them that the two passports both belong to you, however, you should not have a problem.
You may also want to try applying for ESTA with your Korean passport. We have had a few reports on this site of ESTA approval for dual citizens even when they disclosed their US citizenship on the application. If you have ESTA authorization for your Korean passport, you won't even need to show the US passport to the airline.
When you arrive at the US immigration checkpoint, show your US passport. If any questions arise about the flight's manifest, you can explain that you booked the ticket in the Korean name, and even show your Korean passport if need be.
answered 3 hours ago
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Is it legal in the USA to have two different sets of names?
– Honorary World Citizen
2 hours ago
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@HonoraryWorldCitizen I am not aware of any law making it illegal. Many states, at least, follow common law on names, which has few requirements as long as you're not trying to defraud anyone or similar. I suppose that in US law the Korean name would be considered an alias, but I can't imagine that a US state would forbid someone from adopting a name different from their legal name in another country, especially if it's not possible to change the name in the other country (as is sometimes the case).
– phoog
1 hour ago
OP can also fly to Vancouver with ETA and then fly from Vancouver to the US.
– JonathanReez♦
54 mins ago
1
@phoog thank you so much for your help! I was just worried because when I read up on entering/leaving the US it says you HAVE to use a US passport. So as long as I follow the above steps it shouldn’t be a problem that I booked the ticket and fly with my korean passport from Korea but just show my US passport when entering the US right? Thanks again for your help!
– peachypeachy
19 mins ago
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Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
Yes. If you have any documents that connect your Korean name to your US name, it might be a good idea to bring them along, but I doubt you'll actually need them.
Your major problem, I suspect, will be getting the airline to board you without ESTA authorization on your passport. If you can convince them that the two passports both belong to you, however, you should not have a problem.
You may also want to try applying for ESTA with your Korean passport. We have had a few reports on this site of ESTA approval for dual citizens even when they disclosed their US citizenship on the application. If you have ESTA authorization for your Korean passport, you won't even need to show the US passport to the airline.
When you arrive at the US immigration checkpoint, show your US passport. If any questions arise about the flight's manifest, you can explain that you booked the ticket in the Korean name, and even show your Korean passport if need be.
answered 3 hours ago
phoogphoog
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Is it legal in the USA to have two different sets of names?
– Honorary World Citizen
2 hours ago
1
@HonoraryWorldCitizen I am not aware of any law making it illegal. Many states, at least, follow common law on names, which has few requirements as long as you're not trying to defraud anyone or similar. I suppose that in US law the Korean name would be considered an alias, but I can't imagine that a US state would forbid someone from adopting a name different from their legal name in another country, especially if it's not possible to change the name in the other country (as is sometimes the case).
– phoog
1 hour ago
OP can also fly to Vancouver with ETA and then fly from Vancouver to the US.
– JonathanReez♦
54 mins ago
1
@phoog thank you so much for your help! I was just worried because when I read up on entering/leaving the US it says you HAVE to use a US passport. So as long as I follow the above steps it shouldn’t be a problem that I booked the ticket and fly with my korean passport from Korea but just show my US passport when entering the US right? Thanks again for your help!
– peachypeachy
19 mins ago
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Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
Yes. If you have any documents that connect your Korean name to your US name, it might be a good idea to bring them along, but I doubt you'll actually need them.
Your major problem, I suspect, will be getting the airline to board you without ESTA authorization on your passport. If you can convince them that the two passports both belong to you, however, you should not have a problem.
You may also want to try applying for ESTA with your Korean passport. We have had a few reports on this site of ESTA approval for dual citizens even when they disclosed their US citizenship on the application. If you have ESTA authorization for your Korean passport, you won't even need to show the US passport to the airline.
When you arrive at the US immigration checkpoint, show your US passport. If any questions arise about the flight's manifest, you can explain that you booked the ticket in the Korean name, and even show your Korean passport if need be.
answered 3 hours ago
phoogphoog
70.1k12153222
Is it legal in the USA to have two different sets of names?
– Honorary World Citizen
2 hours ago
1
@HonoraryWorldCitizen I am not aware of any law making it illegal. Many states, at least, follow common law on names, which has few requirements as long as you're not trying to defraud anyone or similar. I suppose that in US law the Korean name would be considered an alias, but I can't imagine that a US state would forbid someone from adopting a name different from their legal name in another country, especially if it's not possible to change the name in the other country (as is sometimes the case).
– phoog
1 hour ago
OP can also fly to Vancouver with ETA and then fly from Vancouver to the US.
– JonathanReez♦
54 mins ago
1
@phoog thank you so much for your help! I was just worried because when I read up on entering/leaving the US it says you HAVE to use a US passport. So as long as I follow the above steps it shouldn’t be a problem that I booked the ticket and fly with my korean passport from Korea but just show my US passport when entering the US right? Thanks again for your help!
– peachypeachy
19 mins ago
add a comment |
Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
Yes. If you have any documents that connect your Korean name to your US name, it might be a good idea to bring them along, but I doubt you'll actually need them.
Your major problem, I suspect, will be getting the airline to board you without ESTA authorization on your passport. If you can convince them that the two passports both belong to you, however, you should not have a problem.
You may also want to try applying for ESTA with your Korean passport. We have had a few reports on this site of ESTA approval for dual citizens even when they disclosed their US citizenship on the application. If you have ESTA authorization for your Korean passport, you won't even need to show the US passport to the airline.
When you arrive at the US immigration checkpoint, show your US passport. If any questions arise about the flight's manifest, you can explain that you booked the ticket in the Korean name, and even show your Korean passport if need be.
answered 3 hours ago
phoogphoog
70.1k12153222
Would it be possible for me to just buy my ticket using my Korean name and passport but when I enter the US just explain my situation and show my US passport to show that I’m a US citizen?
Yes. If you have any documents that connect your Korean name to your US name, it might be a good idea to bring them along, but I doubt you'll actually need them.
Your major problem, I suspect, will be getting the airline to board you without ESTA authorization on your passport. If you can convince them that the two passports both belong to you, however, you should not have a problem.
You may also want to try applying for ESTA with your Korean passport. We have had a few reports on this site of ESTA approval for dual citizens even when they disclosed their US citizenship on the application. If you have ESTA authorization for your Korean passport, you won't even need to show the US passport to the airline.
When you arrive at the US immigration checkpoint, show your US passport. If any questions arise about the flight's manifest, you can explain that you booked the ticket in the Korean name, and even show your Korean passport if need be.
answered 3 hours ago
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answered 3 hours ago
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Is it legal in the USA to have two different sets of names?
– Honorary World Citizen
2 hours ago
1
@HonoraryWorldCitizen I am not aware of any law making it illegal. Many states, at least, follow common law on names, which has few requirements as long as you're not trying to defraud anyone or similar. I suppose that in US law the Korean name would be considered an alias, but I can't imagine that a US state would forbid someone from adopting a name different from their legal name in another country, especially if it's not possible to change the name in the other country (as is sometimes the case).
– phoog
1 hour ago
OP can also fly to Vancouver with ETA and then fly from Vancouver to the US.
– JonathanReez♦
54 mins ago
1
@phoog thank you so much for your help! I was just worried because when I read up on entering/leaving the US it says you HAVE to use a US passport. So as long as I follow the above steps it shouldn’t be a problem that I booked the ticket and fly with my korean passport from Korea but just show my US passport when entering the US right? Thanks again for your help!
– peachypeachy
19 mins ago
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Is it legal in the USA to have two different sets of names?
– Honorary World Citizen
2 hours ago
1
@HonoraryWorldCitizen I am not aware of any law making it illegal. Many states, at least, follow common law on names, which has few requirements as long as you're not trying to defraud anyone or similar. I suppose that in US law the Korean name would be considered an alias, but I can't imagine that a US state would forbid someone from adopting a name different from their legal name in another country, especially if it's not possible to change the name in the other country (as is sometimes the case).
– phoog
1 hour ago
OP can also fly to Vancouver with ETA and then fly from Vancouver to the US.
– JonathanReez♦
54 mins ago
1
@phoog thank you so much for your help! I was just worried because when I read up on entering/leaving the US it says you HAVE to use a US passport. So as long as I follow the above steps it shouldn’t be a problem that I booked the ticket and fly with my korean passport from Korea but just show my US passport when entering the US right? Thanks again for your help!
– peachypeachy
19 mins ago
Is it legal in the USA to have two different sets of names?
– Honorary World Citizen
2 hours ago
Is it legal in the USA to have two different sets of names?
– Honorary World Citizen
2 hours ago
1
1
@HonoraryWorldCitizen I am not aware of any law making it illegal. Many states, at least, follow common law on names, which has few requirements as long as you're not trying to defraud anyone or similar. I suppose that in US law the Korean name would be considered an alias, but I can't imagine that a US state would forbid someone from adopting a name different from their legal name in another country, especially if it's not possible to change the name in the other country (as is sometimes the case).
– phoog
1 hour ago
@HonoraryWorldCitizen I am not aware of any law making it illegal. Many states, at least, follow common law on names, which has few requirements as long as you're not trying to defraud anyone or similar. I suppose that in US law the Korean name would be considered an alias, but I can't imagine that a US state would forbid someone from adopting a name different from their legal name in another country, especially if it's not possible to change the name in the other country (as is sometimes the case).
– phoog
1 hour ago
OP can also fly to Vancouver with ETA and then fly from Vancouver to the US.
– JonathanReez♦
54 mins ago
OP can also fly to Vancouver with ETA and then fly from Vancouver to the US.
– JonathanReez♦
54 mins ago
1
1
@phoog thank you so much for your help! I was just worried because when I read up on entering/leaving the US it says you HAVE to use a US passport. So as long as I follow the above steps it shouldn’t be a problem that I booked the ticket and fly with my korean passport from Korea but just show my US passport when entering the US right? Thanks again for your help!
– peachypeachy
19 mins ago
@phoog thank you so much for your help! I was just worried because when I read up on entering/leaving the US it says you HAVE to use a US passport. So as long as I follow the above steps it shouldn’t be a problem that I booked the ticket and fly with my korean passport from Korea but just show my US passport when entering the US right? Thanks again for your help!
– peachypeachy
19 mins ago
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3 hours ago
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