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U.S. Cuts Renunciation Fee to $450: A Win for Accessibility

3/17/2026

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The U.S. Department of State reduced the renunciation fee from $2,350 to $450, effective April 13.
The change was announced in 2023 after years of legal challenges.
Applicants must confirm their understanding of the consequences multiple times before taking an oath.
The Association of Accidental Americans criticized the 2015 fee increase as unconstitutional.
Fabien Lehagre, president of the Association of Accidental Americans, welcomed the reduction as a victory for accessibility.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of State reduced the renunciation fee from $2,350 to $450, effective April 13.
The change was announced in 2023 after years of legal challenges.
Applicants must confirm their understanding of the consequences multiple times before taking an oath.
The Association of Accidental Americans criticized the 2015 fee increase as unconstitutional.
Fabien Lehagre, president of the Association of Accidental Americans, welcomed the reduction as a victory for accessibility.