Can you keep your Palau citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Palauan citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Palauan citizenship, since Palau allows dual nationality.
What the law says
- Since 2008, Palau has allowed dual nationality.
- Palauan nationals may not renounce their nationality.
- Denaturalization may occur only if naturalization was obtained through fraud, false representation, or concealment.
- Nationality in Palau is acquired at birth or later in life by naturalization.
“Since 2008, Palau has allowed 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 Palau lets you keep yours.
Source: Palauan nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Palau embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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