Scott Reynolds <scottreyn@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm curious about the practical aspects when traveling internationally. 
> If the Japanese immigration people see that you seem to be using two 
> passports, what will they do? For example, if you enter Japan on a 
> flight from Gaikoku but don't have an exit stamp from the country you 
> just left in you Japanese passport, I would imagine it might arouse 
> suspicion.

You seriously cannot imagine the indifference of the Japanese
immigration agents on that point.

> I wonder about this not for my own sake, since I have no intention of 
> applying for Japanese citizenship, but for my son, who is a dual 
> (Japan-US) citizen. In a few years he will reach the magic age of 22, by 
> which time he is supposed to declare a choice. I see no reason for him 
> to renounce his US citizenship, but I wouldn't want him to get into hot 
> water for having (and using) two passports, either.

> Does anyone out there have any insights?

According to US law, even if you are required to renounce your US
citizenship, you can still retain it. The US would consider such to be
renunciation under duress. Simply go to the US embassy and explain the
situation, and they can help you out; even with the renunciation, he can
get a new passport, and retain citizenship. (To be ultra safe, discuss
this with them beforehand, if it looks as if a renunciation is looming.)

As always, make certain to always enter the US on your US passport
afterwards; otherwise, this can be considered a renunciation of choice.
And, of course, file a tax return each year :-)

Mike