Can you keep your Nepal citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Not allowed
No, in general
Nepali citizens who become U.S. citizens automatically lose their Nepali citizenship, because Nepal prohibits dual nationality.
What the law says
- There is a total prohibition on dual nationality in Nepal.
- Section 10(1) of the Nepal Citizenship Act, 2006 provides that Nepali citizenship automatically lapses upon acquiring the citizenship of any foreign country.
- Any citizen of Nepal who acquires a foreign nationality by naturalization, registration, or any other act immediately ceases to be a citizen of Nepal, whether adult or minor.
- If a citizenship certificate holder possesses any other nationality, the Nepali citizenship certificate automatically becomes invalid or void.
“there is a total prohibition on dual nationality in Nepal”
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 Nepal lets you keep yours.
Source: Nepali nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Nepal embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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