Can you keep your Niger citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Nigerien citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Nigerien citizenship, since Niger allows dual nationality.
What the law says
- Since 2014, Niger has allowed nationals to hold dual nationality.
- There are no provisions in the nationality laws for Nigerien nationals to renounce their nationality.
- Nigeriens of origin may lose their nationality for performing actions on behalf of another country without authorization.
- Naturalized persons may be denaturalized for disloyalty to the state, crimes against the state or state security, or ordinary crimes.
“Since 2014, Niger has allowed nationals to hold dual nationality.”
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 Niger lets you keep yours.
Source: Nigerien nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Niger embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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