Can you keep your Central African Republic citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Not allowed
No, in general
Citizens of the Central African Republic who become U.S. citizens generally lose their Central African nationality, since dual citizenship is only allowed in a narrow marriage case.
What the law says
- Nationality may be lost for having dual citizenship or acting as a national of another country.
- Dual nationality is only allowed when a wife marries a Central African and does not give up her nationality of origin.
- Loss can also occur for serving a foreign government, crimes against the state, fraud in naturalization, or disloyal or treasonous acts.
“Dual nationality in the Central African Republic is only allowed in the instance of a wife marrying a Central African”
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 Central African Republic lets you keep yours.
Source: Central African nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Central African Republic embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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