The fee had been increased to $2,350 in 2014, prompting criticism and legal challenges from advocacy groups and Americans living abroad.
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SUN · 2026-03-15 · 15:49 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0315-24752
NSR-2026-0315-24752News Report·EN·Economic Impact
State Department Cuts Price of Renouncing U.S. Citizenship to $450
The U.S. State Department has lowered the fee to renounce U.S.
Ali WatkinsNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-15 · 15:49 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The U.S. State Department has lowered the fee to renounce U.S. citizenship from $2,350 to $450. The previous fee, implemented in 2014, had drawn criticism and legal challenges. Advocacy groups and Americans residing abroad voiced concerns over the high cost. The reduction addresses these concerns, making it more financially accessible for individuals seeking to relinquish their U.S. citizenship. The State Department has not released an official statement explaining the reasoning behind the fee reduction.
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The 2014 fee increase prompted legal challenges from advocacy groups and Americans living abroad.
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The State Department has cut the price of renouncing U.S. citizenship to $450.
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