Can you keep your Seychelles citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Seychellois citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Seychellois nationality, provided their dual status is recorded with the government.
What the law says
- Since 1993, Seychelles has allowed nationals to hold dual nationality.
- Dual status must be recorded with the government.
- Seychellois of origin may not lose their nationality.
- Naturalised persons may be denaturalised for disloyalty, serious crimes, or fraud in a naturalisation application.
“Since 1993, Seychelles has allowed nationals to hold dual nationality as long as their dual status is recorded with the government.”
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 Seychelles lets you keep yours.
Source: Seychellois nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Seychelles embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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