Visitor with dual (Mexican and British) nationality

[maria1977]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? outside us

Hi, I was born in Mexico city and I hold dual nationality, Mexican and British.
I want to visit the US as a tourist, I currently have my permanent residence in Mexico. Can I use my UK passport to visit, and enter through the visa waiver programme, or do I need to apply for a visa as Mexican?

Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[JETX]

Can I use my UK passport to visit, and enter through the visa waiver programme, or do I need to apply for a visa as Mexican?

As long as your papers are legal (for either country), you shouldn't have a problem using either... but it would likely be best to use the Mexican since your residency there can (presumably) be easier to verify if needed.

 

[FlyingRon]

JETX is correct. The only US provision on entry of dual citizens is that if one of your Citizenships is the US, that's the one you have to enter under.

 

[maria1977]

Thank you for your help

Thank you JETX and FlyingRon for answering my question.

 

[evcalyptos]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? outside us

Hi, I was born in Mexico city and I hold dual nationality, Mexican and British.
I want to visit the US as a tourist, I currently have my permanent residence in Mexico. Can I use my UK passport to visit, and enter through the visa waiver programme, or do I need to apply for a visa as Mexican?

Thanks a lot for your help.

I don't understand the legal rationale behind the other two replies.

If you are a British citizen with a valid UK passport, it is much easier to enter the US for a visit on the VWP (don't forget the ESTA electronic preclearance).

Getting a visa as a Mexican citizen is a PITA and there is no reason for you to visit the US as a Mexican just because that is where you live now.