Are you an American living abroad who has tried to renounce your citizenship? We want to hear from you!
We want to hear about what triggered it, how hard it was, whether you encountered any issues or have concerns about returning home in the future – as well as any fun encounters you had while doing it. How has it all made you feel?
Share your experience
You can tell us about trying to renounce your US citizenship in the form below.
Your responses, which can be anonymous, are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature and we will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For alternative ways to get in touch securely please see our
Where are you from, and where do you live now?
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Tell us about whether you've tried to renounce your US citizenship and what motivated you to do it
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How did you find the process?
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Do you have concerns?
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