Is it true that a US citizen residing abroad has to enter US at least once in 5 years?

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MorisIs it true that a US citizen residing abroad has to enter US at least once in 5 years?
My dad lives in the UK and is still considered a US citizen, however he would not be eligible for SSI when he retires. I am a dual citizen and lived the first 18 years of my life in UK and there was no issueIs it true that a US citizen residing abroad has to enter US at least once in 5 years?
I'd like an answer to that too. i would not think so.if you have a birth certificate from the US. you are a US citizen for life.
There is a Social Security requirement which says that ANY U.S. CITIZEN receiving Social Security must return to the USA for 30 days per year, when residing abroad, or their Social Security income will cease.





This proviso is NOT solely for 'restricted' nations such as New Zealand, Iran, Cuba or whatever might now be restricted, but includes Costa Rica, Canada, and all other nations.





I DO NOT KNOW if there are laws of this type for other situations at present.





However, when I was in the military many years ago there was a requirement that those possessing certain security clearances were not allowed to visit or retire to or reside in a long list of nations for various periods of time (10, 15 years and such) after clearance or service terminated. Something like that.





At the time it meant I could not tour Russia during vacation for example. However, I do not think it applies if you are ordered to serve in an embassy, also for certain unusual military missions and assignments.





It is something all decided from higher up. Would be interesting to know if there is/was associated and enabling legislation from the Congress and Senate.





I think they pretty much made the rules in Executive and Defense in the old days.





I did notice they were fussier with enlisted than officersl., even less fussy with civilians One guess who had the most secrets.


Officers and civilians were travelling about everywhere.





Check out John Walker and famous CIA people for example.