§ 40.2 Documentation of nationals.

FederalRegulations

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER E—VISAS > PART 40—REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOTH NONIMMIGRANTS AND IMMIGRANTS UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, AS AMENDED > Subpart A—General Provisions

This text was captured on Sep 22, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

(a) Nationals of the United States. A national of the United States shall not be issued a visa or other documentation as an alien for entry into the United States.

(b) Former Nationals of the United States. A former national of the United States who seeks to enter the United States must comply with the documentary requirements applicable to aliens under the INA.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.