# 22 CFR § 53.4: Optional use of a valid passport

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-53.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 53.4
- **Heading:** Optional use of a valid passport
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER F—NATIONALITY AND PASSPORTS > PART 53—PASSPORT REQUIREMENT AND EXCEPTIONS

## Text

Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent a citizen from using a valid U.S. passport in a case in which that passport is not required by this part 53, provided such travel is not otherwise prohibited.

## Nearby sections

- [22 CFR § 50.1 § 50.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-50.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 51.1 § 51.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-51.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 53.1 § 53.1 Passport requirement; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-53.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 53.2 § 53.2 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-53.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 53.3 § 53.3 Attempt of a citizen to enter without a valid passport.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-53.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 53.4 § 53.4 Optional use of a valid passport.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-53.4.md)

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