Can you keep your Turkey citizenship when you become a U.S. citizen?
Allowed
Yes, in general
Turkish citizens who become U.S. citizens keep their Turkish citizenship, since dual citizenship is possible in Turkish law.
What the law says
- Dual citizenship is possible in Turkish law.
- The automatic acquisition or retention of a foreign nationality does not affect Turkish citizenship.
- Turkish citizens who apply for another nationality must inform the relevant Turkish authority (nearest Turkish embassy or consulate abroad) and provide documents including the original naturalisation certificate.
- Turkish laws have no provisions requiring citizens born with dual nationality to choose one nationality when they become adults.
- Former Turkish citizens forced to give up citizenship can apply for the Blue Card, which restores some rights but not voting.
“The automatic acquisition (or retention) of a foreign nationality does not affect Turkish citizenship.”
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 Turkey lets you keep yours.
Source: Turkish nationality law (Wikipedia, summarized on 2026-11-11). Laws change — confirm with the Turkey embassy or consulate before your oath ceremony. This is not legal advice.
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