Can you keep your Bolivia citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Bolivian citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Bolivian nationality, since Bolivia accepts dual nationality and nationality cannot be lost by obtaining another nationality.
What the law says
- The 2009 Constitution states that nationality cannot be lost through marriage to a foreigner or obtaining another nationality.
- Supreme Decree 27698 (24 August 2004) established that dual nationality is acceptable in Bolivia.
- The 2009 Constitution has no language on how nationality is lost.
- The regulations are silent on how to re-acquire Bolivian nationality if it was previously lost.
“It states that nationality cannot be lost through marriage to a foreigner or obtaining another 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 Bolivia lets you keep yours.
Source: Bolivian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Bolivia embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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