Americans - US Passport Renewal & NE

[bethannbitt]

My latest permit, the NE which was issued a month ago, is not tied to any passport number. It just shows shows my nationality. The case worker mentioned twice that it’s no longer necessary to apply for a new one when the passport changes. Just get a new card in ten years.

[Nixon]

That is new to me. Good to know, thanks.

[Fraufruit]

Does that mean that I won't need to get a new NE when I get my new Ami passport? Is it retro-active or only for new NE cards?

[bethannbitt]

Does that mean that I won't need to get a new NE when I get my new Ami passport? Is it retro-active or only for new NE cards?

Good question! I wouldn't necessarily assume so, but ask your local bureaucrat. Your next NE will just say "Staatsangehörigkeit USA" and you'll just show your current passport. Maybe get a new NE when you get your next passport and then you're under this new regime.