State Department Cuts Renunciation Fee to $450, Easing Exit for U.S. Citizens Abroad
Effective immediately, the State Department has lowered the cost to renounce U.S. citizenship from $2,350 to $450. The long-awaited rule change follows litigation arguing the old fee was unconstitutional and paves the way for more dual nationals—especially ‘accidental Americans’—to shed their U.S. passports. Mobility and tax departments should expect heightened interest and ensure departing employees understand visa, tax and estate-planning implications.
Mar 14, 2026
