Can you keep your Romania citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Romanian citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Romanian citizenship, since Romania permits dual citizenship.
What the law says
- Under the Law on Romanian Citizenship of 1991, Romanian citizens have the right to hold dual citizenship.
- Romanian citizens applying for dual citizenship are not required to establish residency in Romania.
- If accepted, dual citizens are granted all the same rights as non-dual citizens.
- Romanian citizenship cannot be withdrawn if acquired by birth, regardless of the individual's actions.
- The Romanian state does not take responsibility if another country strips a person of its citizenship due to Romania granting dual citizenship.
“Romanian citizens currently have the right to hold dual citizenship.”
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 Romania lets you keep yours.
Source: Romanian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Romania embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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