Can you keep your Guyana citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Not allowed
No, in general
Guyanese citizens who voluntarily acquire U.S. citizenship by naturalization generally lose their Guyanese citizenship.
What the law says
- Article 46(1) of the Constitution allows revocation of citizenship if a Guyanese voluntarily acquires another nationality by registration, naturalisation, or any other voluntary and formal act (other than marriage).
- Persons who automatically acquire multiple citizenships at birth, including by descent, are generally not subject to this provision.
- Dual citizens are generally disqualified from election to the National Assembly under Article 155(1)(a).
- Guyanese law affords some forms of dual citizenship, but voluntary acquisition of another nationality can trigger revocation.
“revocation of citizenship if a Guyanese voluntarily acquires another nationality "by registration, naturalisation or any other or other voluntary and formal act (other than marriage)..."”
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 Guyana lets you keep yours.
Source: Guyanese nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Guyana embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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