The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant reduction in the fee for administrative processing of a Certificate of Loss of Nationality, lowering it from $2,350 to $450. This change will take effect on April 13, 2026, following a Final Rule published on March 13, 2026.
Key Details:
- New fee: Reduced to $450 from $2,350
- Effective date: April 13, 2026
- Publication date of Final Rule: March 13, 2026
- Nature of renunciation: Remains a formal and generally irreversible act governed by its own procedural framework
This fee reduction stands out against a backdrop of increasing costs and procedural demands in many consular and immigration processes, potentially easing the financial burden on those seeking to renounce their U.S. citizenship.
Source: Barbara Zanette, LL.M