Can you keep your Senegal citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Senegalese citizens who become U.S. citizens generally keep their Senegalese nationality, since Senegal has allowed dual nationality since 2013.
What the law says
- Since 2013, Senegal has allowed nationals to hold dual nationality, unless the other country prohibits multiple nationalities.
- Senegalese of origin may not lose their nationality.
- The law mentions loss of nationality for obtaining another nationality, but this requires government approval, which in practice has been allowed by the Senegalese Ministry of Justice.
- Senegalese nationals can renounce their nationality pending approval by the state.
“Since 2013, Senegal 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 Senegal lets you keep yours.
Source: Senegalese nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Senegal embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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