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I live in the US. My parents want to come and visit me. My mother now has dual citizenship France/US (born and raised in US, moved to France later). My father is only French.

My mother believes right now that she's not even allowed by herself back to the US because she lives in France. It sounds crazy to me, but is it true?

I know France right now would allow the reverse situation (French citizen allowed to bring US spouse to France just on the basis of their being married), but I'm not sure whether the other way around (title question) is true.

If you don't know, do you have any idea where I could call and find out?

georgeusfrance
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On the US side of things, per the relevant Presidential proclamation, the ban:

  • does not apply to US citizens, regardless of their place of residence.
  • exempts spouses of US citizens, regardless of their place of residence.

However:

  • You may want to check if there are any state-level restrictions (I don't think there are any) or quarantine requirements
  • They will need to get a test before their flight
  • Your father needs an ESTA or visa
  • Your father will need to have some proof of their marriage

However on the french side of things, you are apparently currently still not allowed to leave the country without an "imperious motive", and "visiting your child" isn't one.

jcaron
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According to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/presidential-proclamation-coronavirus.html, US citizens and their spouses (as well as members of various other categories of people) are not subject to the covid-related bans on travel.

ajd
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