Trump administration to slash fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450

The Guardian - World News Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeMarch 17, 2026 at 02:22 PM

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The Trump administration will significantly reduce the fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450, effective April 12th. This reverses a 2015 fee increase and fulfills a long-standing promise, despite the lower fee being less than the government's processing cost. The number of Americans renouncing citizenship has risen in recent years, driven by political changes and frustration with complex US tax laws, particularly among "accidental Americans" living abroad. The State Department cited concerns about the cost burden and tax-related difficulties faced by US nationals residing abroad as reasons for the fee reduction. While the government acknowledges it will incur a loss, the move aims to alleviate the financial burden for those seeking to relinquish their citizenship.

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The government says it will lose money because applicants are required to appear in person before a consular officer.

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A global backlog for renunciation appointments exceeded 30,000.

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2024 recorded the third highest annual total of 4,820 people seeking a Certificate of Loss of Nationality.

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The cost to formally renounce US citizenship will plunge from $2,350 to just $450 in April.

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Political changes in the US are a driving factor in many cases.

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Outbound Investment Group 50% United States Department of State 60% Internal Revenue Service ×270% Donald Trump 80% United States ×490%

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