Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

My son/daughter has both Dutch and American citizenship. At what age must s/he choose which citizenship s/he wants to keep?

April 26, 2017age American Citizenship daughter Dutch son wants

0

Posted

My son/daughter has both Dutch and American citizenship. At what age must s/he choose which citizenship s/he wants to keep?

1 Answer

0

Posted

• American citizenship is for life. No child has to do anything at any age to retain, choose, affirm, or confirm American citizenship. In the 1980s the Supreme Court ruled that citizenship is a Constitutional right which cannot be taken away from a citizen who does not want to relinquish it.