2007-03-15 22:16:20 · 10 answers · asked by aquimar@verizon.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
An American citizen can stay as long as live in other countries without losing his citizenship.
2007-03-15 22:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
American citizenship is never lost until surrendered. A person would have to announce their intent to forfeit being an American.
I think you are referrring to living in another country too long... you are not in danger, as I said before, of losing your USA citizenship unless that country requires you to become a citizen of it in order to stay. Duel citizenship only applies to having a parent in that country and starts at birth.
I'm saying this is something you have to work out with the country you are visiting...
2007-03-19 09:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me the country you are living in abroad has a few rules and regulations one must adhere to as well. Several years ago Americans were allowed to reside for up to a year and then must return to US for a short visit, with no loss of citizenship. However, because of Patriot Act and Homeland Security issues, you might want to check with your own State Department on a country by country basis. Have heard one might go to Canada or Australia and even retire, collecting social security as long as one does not renounce US citizenship. Try www.FirstGov.com for more specific answers.
2007-03-15 22:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are no longer physically living in the US you are giving up residency. Your citizenship is retained. If you are going abroad for a long time (say a number of months) you will have to keep your passport up to date and it's a good idea to register with the US embassy in the countries you visit.
2007-03-16 00:43:29 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are a citizen, there is not time limit. If you are a resident, 6 months and you can file for an 1 year extension.
2007-03-15 22:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by rmrndrs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe, since the US last I knew allowed Dual Citizenship, that you literally have to RENOUNCE your citizenship. I don't think traveling abroad for extensive time will cause you to lose it because of the simple fact that, for example, some people in different businesses and soldiers for example, stay abroad for years upon years at times.
2007-03-15 22:21:23 · answer #6 · answered by Siren 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You only need a passport to travel. The citizenship is never given up simply by being out of the country.
You may want to keep a copy of your birth certificate if you were born in the usa with you...in case the passport expires.
2007-03-15 22:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as he wants. Must have a passport though and they are good for 10 years! Most countries have restrictions on Americans, especially if they want to work!
2007-03-15 22:21:30 · answer #8 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he/she does not live in the USA then they do not have USA residency.
However, they can live forever outside the USA and never lose their citizenship.
As a citizen they can return to the USA anytime without anything special.
2007-03-15 23:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are native born you do not lose your citizenship. If you are naturalized, it is possible that you can lose it.
2007-03-16 00:02:30 · answer #10 · answered by emiliosailez 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋