I was considering moving to a foreign country, but did not want to lose my US citizenship because I don't want to have problems in getting visas to come back to visit my family. How can I move and still keep my citizenship? I would really appreciate any bit of information anyone has to offer. Thank you.
2006-06-09 07:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by killerlegs 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Turkey
You can live in another country without losing your US citizenship. You just become a resident of the country. For instance, I am from the US but I am currently living in Canada. I am in the middle of applying for residency (not citizenship) in Canada but I am not losing my US citizenship.
In many countries, you can even have dual citizenship. I believe Canada and US are two countries that share such citizenship. I think in the commonwealth countries (canada, australia etc) I think they might share citizenships.
Either way, just apply to be a resident of the country and live out your days knowing that you still have US citizenship.
Just a reminder though, you still have to file US tax returns, keep your US passports valid, and in some situations have a valid US location where your mail could be sent to (for instance I have my parents house).
You can find more information at the US embassy/consulate in the foreign country. You could also ask the immigration department of the foreign country as well.
Good luck!
2006-06-09 07:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by Martyr2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you work in the new country without becoming a citizen of that country, and continue to file a US tax return on any salary earned while there, you should retain your US citizenship. If I were you, I would keep your US passport up to date too (don't let it expire).
If you become a citizen of the new country, your US citizenship can be revoked.
2006-06-09 07:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by janinenc2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come back every 2 1/2 years for a year
2006-06-09 07:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by Best answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep renewing your U.S. passports and file a U.S. tax return annually. As a U.S. citizen, you will not require a visa to enter the U.S.
For more info: http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778.html
2006-06-10 09:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋