How to Use Dual Passports

[uyamak88 0]

Hi Community,

I could use some help on how to use my dual passports correctly.

I am a US citizen and recently got my Japanese citizenship.

Since I have two passports now, I am trying to be cautious when going through airports.

I will be traveling to Japan very soon, and transferring planes in Canada (which apparently has US customs).

MY QUESTIONS IS: Which passport should I use when leaving the US and entering Canada? Japan or US?

I imagine I should show my Japanese passport because my final destination is Japan, but I am not entirely sure.

I also know that I should use my US passport to leave the US. Will that be a problem when I enter Japan, as Japan requires me to use my Japanese passport?

Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

All the best,

Benjy Uyama

[Merrytooth 5,748]

Japan allows dual citizenship?

http://www.moj.go.jp/ENGLISH/information/tcon-01.html

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

You need to use your US passport to enter the USA, but the only person you are showing a passport to while leaving is the gate/check-in agent. For the security check, you'll use whatever one has the proper name on your ticket. It really doesn't matter as America does not have exit controls like some other areas/countries (I'm looking at you Schengen Zone).

I've left with just my British passport enough times and come back in on the American one. It has never been a problem.

[Merrytooth 5,748]

This might help you:

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140329073903AA2xQUr