Last Tuesday, during a court session it became known that the former head of the election headquarters of Donald trump, Paul Manafort, there are three United States passports.
In addition, as reported by special Prosecutor Robert Mueller, in a few years Manafort applied immediately for 10 passports.
So, here are the answers to the questions that inevitably arise after this news.
Can a US citizen to have more than one passport?
Yes. According to the National passport information center (NPIC), which is a division of the State Department, Americans are allowed to have more than one valid U.S. passport at the same time.
However, as noted on the official website of the NPIC, a second passport is rather an exception to the rule. But the presence of the third is in serious questions from law enforcement.
«This is a situation that can become difficult to Manafort,» says CNN Valentina Meehan, owner of the new York passport and visa services Passport Plus.
The state Department refused to comment on the passports of Manafort.
Who can qualify for a second passport?
According to Valentina Meehan, as a rule, a second passport is available to residents who frequently travel abroad.
So, you can apply for getting a second passport if your visa are mostly countries, which in other you will not be allowed. For example, if you traveled to Israel, you may not be allowed on the passport in Lebanon or Libya.
Another option – if you gave your passport to obtain one visa, and you need to immediately go to another country.
«Each case is considered separately», — says Valentina Meehan.
How often should I renew the passport?
The main U.S. passport is valid for 10 years. A second passport will usually be granted for 1-4 years, after which you can apply for its renewal.
