QUESTION
In 1976 I became an Australian citizen and willingly handed my US Passport to the Australia Government. Do i need to do a formal renunciation?
Asked on Jun 27th, 2016 on Immigration - Alabama
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At the time of my Australian naturalisation, Australia only allowed single nationality. So I handed my US Passport to the Australian Government and they passed it on to the US. I was contacted by the US consulate in Sydney NSW Australia who asked if I wanted to give up my US citizenship. I said yes. I have entered the US five times on my Australian passport without a problem. Now with the new ESTA, I need to have my US Passport number. So as I don't have it, I can't get in. I have applied to the archives for a copy of my passport for the EST but I didn't think that I had to renounce my US Citizenship as well.
1 ANSWER
You may have renounced your citizenship. To renounce citizenship, you must appear in person a U.S. consular or diplomatic officer in person in a foreign country and sign an oath of renunciation. Surrendering your passport is not sufficient.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2016 at 2:03 PM