Can you keep your Trinidad and Tobago citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed with conditions
Only in some cases
Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago generally keep their citizenship when they become U.S. citizens, but naturalised or registered citizens may face restrictions.
What the law says
- Dual nationality has been recognized since 29 July 1988 for nationals by birth or descent.
- It is also generally permitted for citizens through naturalisation or registration, without a requirement to renounce a previous nationality at the time of acquisition.
- Naturalised or registered citizens may be restricted from certain high public offices.
- Constitutional provisions may affect citizenship status or eligibility in specific circumstances involving the subsequent acquisition of another nationality.
- Citizens may voluntarily renounce their affiliation if they are a legal adult and of full capacity.
“Dual nationality in Trinidad and Tobago has been recognized since 29 July 1988, for nationals by birth or descent.”
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 Trinidad and Tobago lets you keep yours.
Source: Trinidadian and Tobagonian nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Trinidad and Tobago embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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