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Michelle posted an update 8 years, 5 months ago
The life of a world traveler/dual citizen! It just shows that you always need to reserve extra time in case of questioning!
I went to the extra check that passengers to the US have to go through, and completely confused the security attendant.Them: Where are you going?
Me: Kahului.
Them: Do you live there?
Me: No, I live in Finland.
Them: How can you live in Finland?
Me: I’m a dual citizen.
Them: So why are you going to Hawaii?
Me: I’m going on vacation.
Them: Do you have a return ticket?
Me: Yes, hold on, let me find it.
Them: Why is your return to Edinburgh??
Me: Well, I’m going to Edinburgh for a couple of days before going to Israel, and THEN I’m going to Finland.
Them: So….. can we see your hotel reservation in Hawaii?
Me: Um, yeah, but why do you need it, I’m a US citizen?!
Them: It’s just all very suspicious.Thankfully, I finally got through after the security had to go check with their manager, and with over an hour left to spare before boarding.
What a pain!
Extra time is key!
OMG that’s so annoying!
Ughh this trip is going to be a blast to explain “You’re doing what?? For how long? What is a vegan?” Hahaah I mean I guess thats no different than the questions I get all the time here 😀
That’s true, I bet you have to deal with those questions all the time already! Although now you’ll have the added bonus of getting to explain it to customs officers :p
Yep, I know what that’s like……I was questioned in Israel a few years ago and almost missed my flight to Egypt…..Honestly, security is a little ridiculous sometimes….. I do understand the caution, although it is a little overboard at times…..