Overview

Renouncing your U.S. citizenship is a serious and an irrevocable act.  U.S. Citizens considering renouncing or relinquishing their U.S. citizenship should carefully review the ramifications of doing so.  It is imperative that you fully understand the nature of its consequences prior to requesting a Certificate of Loss of Nationality. If you decide to renounce your U.S. citizenship, there are several steps you need to take, including arranging appointment to sign the Statement of Understanding, and the Oath of Renunciation, in the presence of a consular officer.

For further information on renunciation, please see:

• Dual Nationality
• Renunciation of U.S. Nationality Abroad
• Expatriation Tax Guidance
• Instructions for IRS Form 8854
• IRS Form 8854 (PDF 171.56 KB) – Initial and Annual Expatriation Information Statement