**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India will only accept appointments for Loss of Nationality applications from individuals resident in India.
Legal Requirements
Review legal requirements and possible expatriating acts before beginning this process. Loss of U.S. citizenship is a serious and irrevocable act which deserves your thoughtful consideration. It is imperative that you fully understand the nature of its consequences prior to requesting a Certificate of Loss of Nationality. Please note that the action you are taking is irrevocable. For questions related to possible tax implications, please contact the Internal Revenue Service.
Remember that expatriation can never be exercised by another person, including parents and/ or legal guardians.
If you wish to apply for Certificate of Loss of Nationality you will be required to attend an appointment with a consular officer. At the time of your appointment, the consular officer will interview you and, if necessary, administer the Oath of Renunciation and forward your application to the Department of State for review. This process may take several months to complete.
RENUNCIATION:
To apply for expatriation under Section 349 (a)(5) of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), please submit the following:
Required documents
- Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (such as your most recent U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate, if you are not in possession of your U.S. passport)
- U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, if applicable
- Bio-pages of all current foreign passports
- Certificates of Naturalization for any country, including the United States, if applicable
- Certificates of Citizenship for any country, including the United States, if applicable
- Evidence of any name changes, if applicable (for instance marriage or divorce certificates, court orders or deed polls)
RELINQUISHMENT:
In the event that you committed a potential Expatriation Act with the intent to lose U.S. citizenship as described in Sections 349 (a)(1)-(4) and (6)(7) of the INA, please submit the following:
Required documents
- Evidence of U.S. Citizenship (such as your most recent U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate, if you are not in possession of your U.S. passport)
- U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, if applicable
- Bio-pages of all current foreign passports
- Certificates of Naturalization for any country, including the United States, if applicable
- Certificates of Citizenship for any country, including the United States, if applicable
- Evidence of any name changes, if applicable (for instance marriage or divorce certificates, court orders or deed polls)
- Completed form DS-4079 – download the form from the Department of State website: state.gov/Forms/ds4079.pdf
Fees
Non-refundable fee of $2,350 or equivalent in Indian rupees payable in cash or major credit/ debit card at the time of the appointment.
