Americans Urged to Ensure Passports Are Up to Date Before Traveling Abroad

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The United State government has reminded its citizens to carry valid US passports when traveling to and from the United States.

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The requirement applies to all US citizens, including children and those with dual citizenship.

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In a post on X on Sunday, the United States Mission in Nigeria said, “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.”

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The mission added that “dual national U.S. citizens may not use their foreign passport to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization.”

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It noted that the Department of Homeland Security “routinely denies or cancels ESTAs for dual national U.S. citizens.”

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The U.S. Mission also advised Americans living abroad to ensure their travel documents are up to date before planning a trip to the United States.

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“If you are a U.S. citizen or national and live abroad and plan to travel to the United States, make sure you do so with a valid U.S. passport,” the mission said.

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It further urged travelers to renew passports that have expired or are close to expiring, adding, “Remember many countries require passports to have six months’ validity.”

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