Can you keep your Antigua and Barbuda citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda who become U.S. citizens keep their Antiguan and Barbudan citizenship, because dual nationality is permitted.
What the law says
- Antigua and Barbuda allows dual nationality, which was expressly provided for in the Constitution of 1981.
- Nationals may voluntarily renounce their affiliation only if they are legal adults and able to acquire other nationality, avoiding statelessness within twelve months.
- Renunciation may be refused if it would jeopardise state interests or if Antigua and Barbuda is at war with the proposed new source of nationality.
- Denaturalisation can occur for fraud, false representation, concealment, treason, disloyalty or service to a foreign government, certain criminal offences, loss of nationality in a Commonwealth country, or failure to meet residency requirements for nationality by investment.
“Antigua and Barbuda allows dual nationality, which was expressly provided for in the Constitution of 1981.”
What about the U.S. side?
The United States allows dual citizenship. At the oath ceremony you promise to renounce allegiance to other countries, but U.S. law does not make you formally give up your other passport. The question is only whether Antigua and Barbuda lets you keep yours.
Source: Antiguan and Barbudan nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Antigua and Barbuda embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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