US to Reduce Fee for Renouncing Citizenship
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The United States government has cut the fee for renouncing citizenship by 80 percent, lowering it from $2,350 to $470. This reduction makes the renunciation process more affordable for US citizens abroad and dual nationals. The change could affect decisions related to tax obligations and residency among expatriates.
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- •The US government officially reduced the citizenship renunciation fee from $2,350 to $470 on March 18, 2026.
- •The fee cut represents an 80 percent decrease in the cost to renounce US citizenship.
- •This fee reduction applies to all individuals seeking to formally give up their US citizenship.
- •The announcement was reported by multiple international news outlets including Hindustan Times and The Straits Times.
- •The previous fee had been a barrier for some US citizens living abroad considering renunciation.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If more US citizens abroad decide to renounce citizenship due to the lower fee the US government could see an increase in renunciation applications, potentially affecting tax revenue and consular workload.
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