Can I Keep My Indian Citizenship if I Become a U.S. Citizen?
Generally no, you would lose it
India does not allow dual citizenship.
If you become a U.S. citizen, India treats you as having given up Indian citizenship. Many people instead apply for an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, which gives long-term travel and residence rights but is not citizenship and does not include voting.
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 India 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.