Can you keep your Egypt citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed with conditions
Only in some cases
Egyptian citizens who acquire U.S. citizenship generally keep Egyptian nationality only if government authorization is given, and unauthorized dual nationals may be denaturalized if the Cabinet decides their case.
What the law says
- Dual nationality is typically allowed in Egypt since 2004, as long as authorization is given by the government.
- The president, prime minister, and their immediate family members cannot hold multiple nationalities.
- Various court rulings have barred parliamentarians from having dual nationality.
- If someone acquires dual nationality without governmental permission, there is typically no automatic consequence; however, if the Cabinet of Egypt has rendered a decision on the case, the affected individual is legally denaturalized.
- Egyptian nationals may be denaturalized for having dual nationality or serving in the military of another state without government authorization.
“Dual nationality is typically allowed in Egypt since 2004, as long as authorization is given by the government”
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 Egypt lets you keep yours.
Source: Egyptian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Egypt embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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