Can you keep your Lebanon citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Lebanese citizens who voluntarily acquire another citizenship, including U.S. citizenship, retain their Lebanese citizenship.
What the law says
- According to the Lebanese Ministry for Migration, there have been no restrictions on multiple citizenship in Lebanon since 1 January 1926.
- Lebanese citizens who voluntarily acquire another citizenship retain their Lebanese citizenship, subject to the laws of the other country.
- Lebanese citizenship can be renounced only if the Lebanese government first approves the acquisition of a foreign citizenship and then approves the renunciation of Lebanese citizenship.
- A Lebanese national who also holds another country's citizenship may be required to renounce the foreign citizenship under the foreign country's nationality law.
“Lebanese citizens who voluntarily acquire another citizenship retain their Lebanese citizenship (subject to the laws of the other country)”
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 Lebanon lets you keep yours.
Source: Lebanese nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Lebanon embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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