Can you keep your Malta citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Maltese citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Maltese citizenship.
What the law says
- All restrictions on holding multiple citizenships were lifted in 2000.
- Maltese citizens no longer lose their citizenship when acquiring foreign nationalities.
- Before 2000, adult citizens who naturalised as foreign citizens automatically lost Maltese citizenship.
- Former citizens who lost Maltese citizenship before 2000 through earlier restrictions on multiple citizenship may regain it by registration if not eligible for automatic reacquisition.
“Maltese citizens no longer lose their citizenship when acquiring foreign nationalities”
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 Malta lets you keep yours.
Source: Maltese nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Malta embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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