Can you keep your Barbados citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Barbadian citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Barbadian citizenship, because Barbadian law permits dual citizenship.
What the law says
- Barbadian law permits dual citizenship.
- The 1966 Constitution of Barbados recognised dual nationality.
- Barbadian citizenship may be acquired by descent or through naturalization.
- Barbadian nationals may voluntarily renounce their nationality only if they are at least 21, of legal capacity, and hold another nationality not derived from a country at war with Barbados.
“Barbadian law permits dual citizenship.”
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 Barbados lets you keep yours.
Source: Barbadian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Barbados embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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