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This may read as an odd title what with many people wanting to obtain US Citizenship, however I have now moved overseas. 
 

Has anyone renounced in the last 6 months that can talk me through the process or direct me to some useful resources?

 

Thanks in advance. 
 

 


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That is quite a decision with enormous and lasting consequences.

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I know nothing has changed for many years.

 

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7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

That is quite a decision with enormous and lasting consequences.

Seems like OP just became a US citizen, in 2023?

 

If renounced, getting US citizenship back would not be a walk in the park.

 

I'd think long and hard... Is there a possibility of wanting to live in the US sometime in the future?

 

I doubt there will be many people here with renunciation experience. If you're wealthy, you can consult with firms specializing in renouncing US citizenship. They'd know all pitfalls including exit tax. There's guy on YouTube, his name is Andrew, specializing in this stuff. Not going to provide full name as it would be free advertizement, and I'm not affiliated.

 

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2 hours ago, DJClaire said:

This may read as an odd title what with many people wanting to obtain US Citizenship, however I have now moved overseas. 
 

Has anyone renounced in the last 6 months that can talk me through the process or direct me to some useful resources?

 

Thanks in advance. 
 

 

Big decision but process has not changed. Schedule an appointment with US citizens services at the US Embassy or walk in if allowed and simply tell them you want to renounce your US citizenship. They'll let you fill the appropriate forms DS-4079 and pay the renounciation fee, take oath.

 

Useful resources.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Relinquishing-US-Nationality-Abroad.html

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Renunciaton-USCitizenship-persons-claiming-right-residence.html

 

https://www.usa.gov/renounce-lose-citizenship

 

https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/citizenship/loss-of-u-s-citizenship-i-e-expatriation/

 

https://www.ait.org.tw/renounce-u-s-citizenship/

 

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3 hours ago, nastra30 said:

Big decision but process has not changed. Schedule an appointment with US citizens services at the US Embassy or walk in if allowed and simply tell them you want to renounce your US citizenship. They'll let you fill the appropriate forms DS-4079 and pay the renounciation fee, take oath.

 

Useful resources.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Relinquishing-US-Nationality-Abroad.html

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Renunciaton-USCitizenship-persons-claiming-right-residence.html

 

https://www.usa.gov/renounce-lose-citizenship

 

https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/citizenship/loss-of-u-s-citizenship-i-e-expatriation/

 

https://www.ait.org.tw/renounce-u-s-citizenship/

 

I heard staff at consulate asks several times and explains the consequences of losing US citizenship in great detail as part of interviews.

 
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