Can you keep your Belize citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Belizean citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Belizean citizenship, because Belize permits dual nationality.
What the law says
- Dual nationality is permitted in Belize under Section 27 of the Constitution, as amended in 2017.
- Belizean nationality can be acquired by descent (birth in Belize or abroad to Belizean parents) or by registration after birth.
- Nationals may voluntarily renounce Belizean nationality only if they are legal adults of full capacity.
- Denaturalisation can occur for fraud, false representation, concealment, treason or disloyalty, certain criminal offences, or (for registered nationals) residence abroad over five consecutive years without an accepted exception.
“Dual nationality is permitted in Belize, by virtue of Section 27 of the Constitution, as amended in 2017.”
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 Belize lets you keep yours.
Source: Belizean nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Belize embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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