Can you keep your Armenia citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Armenian citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Armenian citizenship, provided the government is notified of the additional nationality.
What the law says
- Dual nationality has been allowed in Armenia since 2005.
- The government must be notified upon acquisition of additional nationality.
- Armenian nationals may renounce their nationality only if certain conditions are met (no pending prosecutions, no national security risk, no outstanding obligations).
- Denaturalization is only possible if nationality was acquired fraudulently or under terms of international treaties.
“Dual nationality has been allowed in Armenia since 2005, as long as the government is notified upon acquisition of additional nationality.”
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 Armenia lets you keep yours.
Source: Armenian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Armenia embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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