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Can I Keep My Cuban Citizenship if I Become a U.S. Citizen?

It depends on your situation

Cuba does not formally recognize dual citizenship but does not require you to renounce.

Cuba generally continues to treat Cuban-born people as Cuban citizens, and entering Cuba on a Cuban passport may be expected. How this interacts with U.S. citizenship is complex, so confirm with a Cuban consulate before you travel.

What the United States does

The United States allows dual citizenship. It does not require you to give up your previous citizenship to naturalize, and taking the Oath of Allegiance does not, by itself, make the U.S. treat your other citizenship as lost. Whether you actually keep it depends on the laws of your country of origin, described below.

Before you decide

Citizenship laws change, and your individual case can have details that matter. Before you naturalize, confirm the current rules with a Cuba consulate or embassy, and consider speaking with an immigration attorney if keeping your other citizenship is important to you.

This is general information, not legal advice, and is current as of 2026. Always confirm with official sources.

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