1. Consultation with a Consular Officer
   While it is not required to do so, individuals who would like to discuss renouncing their U.S. citizenship with a consular officer may request a consultation.  We offer consultations by appointment.  Please schedule an appointment online only if you would like a consultation.
2. Review the following legal considerations of renouncing your U.S. citizenship:
   Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship
   Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship by Persons Claiming a Right of Residence in the U.S.
   Possible Loss of U.S. Nationality and Dual Nationality
3. Download the Loss of Nationality Questionnaire (PDF 663KB) and thoroughly review Forms DS-4080 (PDF 28KB) and DS-4081(PDF 14KB).
4. Make a decision.  If you decide you do not want to renounce your citizenship, no further action is required.  If you decide to proceed, continue with the following steps:

• Complete the forms:  Loss of Nationality Questionnaire  (PDF 663KB), and Forms DS-4080 (PDF 28KB) and DS-4081(PDF 14KB), and prepare the required documents.  The forms are non-binding and are used to gather information for the formal application.  You will sign the final application documents in front of a consular officer during your in-person interview.
• Return the completed the Questionnaire, Forms DS-4080 and DS-4081, and copies of the required evidence of citizenship documents via email to TaipeiCLN@state.gov 
• Allow 7-10 business days for us to review your documents.
• We will contact you to schedule an in-person appointment with consular officer.
• At your appointment, you will pay the USD 2,350 application fee, take the Oath of Renunciation, and sign the forms DS-4080 and DS-4081 in the presence of a consular officer.
• After your interview, your renunciation application will be sent to the U.S. Department of State for a final decision, a process that may take four to six months.  U.S. citizenship documents will be retained until the Loss of Nationality is adjudicated by the Department of State.
• Once the U.S. Department of State makes a final decision on your application, you will be notified by email and the necessary written documentation will be provided to you.