United States cuts fee to renounce citizenship to $450
Change
United States cut the fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450, effective 12 April 2026, via a final rule published in the Federal Register.
Why it matters
Lowering the payment reduces the financial barrier to formal renunciation, making it administratively easier for individuals to relinquish United States citizenship. United States consular services and fee-collection systems will need to handle higher filing volumes while the government absorbs the shortfall between the fee and actual processing costs.
Implications
- • United States Department of State must update fee-collection systems and publish adjusted payment procedures by 12 April 2026.
- • Consular officers at United States embassies and consulates must process renunciation applications under the new fee and prepare for increased appointment demand.
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