Can you keep your Suriname citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Not allowed
No, in general
Citizens of Suriname who become U.S. citizens generally lose their Surinamese nationality, because voluntary acquisition of another nationality causes loss of Surinamese nationality.
What the law says
- Nationality may be lost by the voluntary acquisition of another nationality.
- Naturalization by presidential decree requires applicants to have renounced or be willing to renounce any other nationality.
- Applicants for general naturalization must show that dual nationality is not prohibited by the other affiliation.
- Those who lost Surinamese nationality through marriage or renunciation may use a special 'option' procedure to reacquire it.
“Nationality may be lost by the voluntary acquisition of another 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 Suriname lets you keep yours.
Source: Surinamese nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Suriname embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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