Traveling outside the US with 2 passports and double citizenship as a green card holder

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marth_

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I recently obtained my green card and am planning a trip to Spain. I am originally from Venezuela and my Venezuelan passport has expired, but I also possess a valid Spanish passport. I would like to inquire whether I might encounter any issues if I were to show my expired Venezuelan passport along with my green card, or if it would be advisable to use my Spanish passport, which indicates my country of origin as Venezuela.

Additionally, I'm aware that Venezuelan expired passports are valid for up to five years after their expiration date, which applies to my case. However, I would like to confirm if there are any additional requirements associated with this. Furthermore, for my European entry, I will be using my Spanish passport.
 
marth_ said:
I would like to inquire whether I might encounter any issues if I were to show my expired Venezuelan passport along with my green card, or if it would be advisable to use my Spanish passport, which indicates my country of origin as Venezuela.
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Show your expired Venezuelan passport to whom?
 
marth_ said:
To whoever in the airport asks for it when leaving and re-entering the US
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Well, for leaving, the US doesn't have exit controls, and the airline only cares about your ability to enter the destination country. So as long as your Spanish passport can enter the destination country.

For entering the US, the US doesn't require green card holders to have a passport at all. Airlines are not required to require a passport for green card holders traveling to the US. If the airline does choose to require a passport, any passport should do.
 
What newacct said. Use your Spanish passport and GC. Shouldn't be a problem. Take your expired Venezuelan passport anyway, just for the sake of it.
 
marth_ said:
I recently obtained my green card and am planning a trip to Spain. I am originally from Venezuela and my Venezuelan passport has expired, but I also possess a valid Spanish passport. I would like to inquire whether I might encounter any issues if I were to show my expired Venezuelan passport along with my green card, Capital Vacations reviews, or if it would be advisable to use my Spanish passport, which indicates my country of origin as Venezuela or if it would be advisable to use my Spanish passport, which indicates my country of origin as Venezuela.

Additionally, I'm aware that Venezuelan expired passports are valid for up to five years after their expiration date, which applies to my case. However, I would like to confirm if there are any additional requirements associated with this. Furthermore, for my European entry, I will be using my Spanish passport.
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You should use your valid Spanish passport for your trip to Spain. The expired Venezuelan passport is likely unnecessary, as long as you're entering Spain with your Spanish passport. For your European entry, your Spanish passport will be sufficient. As for the expired Venezuelan passport, while it may still be valid for up to five years, it’s unlikely you'll need it unless you require consular services or it’s specifically requested for something else. Using your Spanish passport alongside your green card for re-entry into the U.S. is the most straightforward approach.
 
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