22 CFR 53.1 - Passport requirement; definitions.

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Title 22 - Foreign Relations last revised: Jan 17, 2025

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§ 53.1 - Passport requirement; definitions.

(a) It is unlawful for a citizen of the United States, unless excepted under 22 CFR 53.2, to enter or depart, or attempt to enter or depart, the United States, without a valid U.S. passport.

(b) For purposes of this part “United States” means “United States” as defined in section 215(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1185(c)).

authority: 8 U.S.C. 1185; 8 U.S.C. 1185 note (section 7209 of Pub. L. 108-458); E.O. 13323, 69 FR 241 (Dec. 30, 2003)

source: 71 FR 68430, Nov. 24, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 22 CFR 53.1