Renunciation

STEP 1: Educate yourself on renouncing citizenship via Travel.State.Gov

STEP 2: Complete the following documents (DO NOT SIGN/DATE ANY DOCUMENT):

DS-4081: Statement of Understanding Concerning the Consequences and Ramifications of Renunciation or Relinquishment of U.S. Nationality
DS-4079: Request for Determination of Possible Loss of US Citizenship
DS-4080: Oath/Affirmation of Renunciation of Nationality of United States

STEP 3: Notify the U.S. Embassy in San Jose to coordinate a consular Interview and renunciation ceremony (ACSSanJose@state.gov). Please use the subject line X44 – YOUR FULL NAME – RENUNCIATION.

STEP 4: Bring the following to your interview with the consular officer:

DS-4081, DS-4079, and DS-4080 – completed but not signed or dated
Original birth certificate
U.S. passport
Other foreign passport(s) (if applicable)

Original Certificate of Naturalization (if applicable)
Payment (U.S. dollars, colones or debit/credit card) for USD $2,350.00

STEP 5: All documentation will be sent to the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC for review.

We cannot provide an estimate of how long the review will take.
During this time, you will continue to be considered a U.S. national and can travel on your U.S. passport.
Once the decision from Washington DC is received, the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica will contact you to schedule a final appointment.
If your renunciation is approved, you will receive a final certificate of renunciation and your U.S. passport will be cancelled and returned to you. Only then will you officially be considered a non-U.S. national.