Countries the USA Does Not Allow Dual Citizenship With

The United States allows dual citizenship broadly, but some situations make it functionally impossible because other countries do not permit dual nationality — not because the U.S. restricts it.

Countries That Do Not Allow Dual Citizenship (So Americans Cannot Hold Both)

These countries typically require renunciation of previous nationalities:

1. China

China does not recognize dual citizenship under any circumstances.

2. India

India abolished dual citizenship; Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is not citizenship.

3. Japan

Requires choosing one nationality by age 22.

4. Singapore

Prohibits dual citizenship for adults.

5. Saudi Arabia & Qatar

Dual citizenship is highly restricted or banned.

6. United Arab Emirates

Dual citizenship is limited and usually only granted to select groups.

7. Malaysia

Does not permit holding two nationalities.

8. Indonesia

Allows dual nationality for children only.

Important Distinction

The restriction comes from their laws, not from the U.S. The U.S. allows you to obtain any citizenship — but if a country demands renunciation, you cannot retain your American citizenship while becoming theirs.

Countries With Conditional Dual Citizenship

Some nations allow dual citizenship only if acquired by birth, ancestry, or under specific legal categories. Examples:

• South Korea

• Thailand

• Israel (under specific circumstances)

Bottom Line

Americans can hold dual citizenship with most of Europe, the Americas, and Oceania—but not with major Asian nations that prohibit dual nationality.

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