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Renunciation of U.S. citizenship
 

Renunciation is the most unequivocal way in which a person can manifest an intention to relinquish U.S. citizenship. Please consider the effects of renouncing U.S. citizenship before taking this serious and irrevocable action by reading this important information.

A person wishing to renounce citizenship must voluntarily and with intent to relinquish U.S. citizenship:

  1. appear in person before a U.S. consular or diplomatic officer
  2. in a foreign country (normally at a U.S. Embassy or consulate); and
  3. sign an oath of renunciation
  4. pay a $450 fee, (NOK 2670) at the appointment

You may contact the Embassy to schedule an appointment for this service at osloamcit@state.gov or by phone at 21 30 87 87 (between 3:00-4:30) Read this important security information before visiting the Embassy.