Can you keep your Saint Vincent and the Grenadines citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Vincentians who become U.S. citizens keep their Vincentian citizenship, since dual nationality has been allowed since independence.
What the law says
- Dual nationality has been allowed for Vincentians from the time of independence.
- Naturalisation applicants may be required to renounce their citizenship of origin upon approval.
- Nationals may voluntarily renounce their Vincentian affiliation if they are legal adults of full capacity.
- Renunciation may not be accepted if Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is at war with the proposed new source of nationality.
“Vincentians have been allowed to have dual nationality from the time of independence.”
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 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lets you keep yours.
Source: Vincentian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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