Can you keep your Burundi citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Burundian citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Burundian citizenship, since Burundi allows dual nationality.
What the law says
- Burundi has allowed dual nationality since 2000.
- Nationality conferred at birth may not be revoked in Burundi.
- Persons can be denaturalized for committing fraud in a naturalization petition or serving in the military of another state at war with Burundi.
- Burundian nationality is typically obtained by jus sanguinis, i.e. by birth in Burundi or abroad to parents with Burundian nationality.
“Burundi has allowed dual nationality since 2000.”
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 Burundi lets you keep yours.
Source: Burundian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Burundi embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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