Fleeing the U.S.: Inside the Unprecedented Surge of Surrendered Passports

Fleeing the U.S.: Inside the Unprecedented Surge of Surrendered Passports

It’s the ultimate irony: while millions fight to get in, thousands are paying a premium to get out. In 2024, nearly 5,000 Americans officially surrendered their citizenship—a historic surge that has embassies backlogged and waitlists stretching over a year. So, why the sudden mass exit?

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