buttermaker

This is a non-issue. Unless you have some reason to surrender citizenship, why would you?

Sounds like you've been lucky but all it takes is one zealous passport control officer to ruin your vacation. In such a corrupt country as Ukraine, it's simply a matter of time before you are detained and fined.

As I originally stated, I'm interested in hearing from people who have experience renouncing their Ukrainian citizenship. Please do not respond to this thread if all you have to offer are anecdotes and opinions.

Why do you want to do that? My wife is now a US citizen and we haven't told anyone in Ukraine. What would be the benefit of that?

Yes we have traveled to Ukraine many times (we are in Ukraine now) Alla uses her US passport to enter. No issues, no questions.

I'm confused as to how your wife can pass through Ukraine without being questioned because her U.S. passport will indicate where she was born. It sounds like you're leaving out a few details, so I have a few questions about how your wife is clearing passport control:

1. Was your wife born in Ukraine or another former Soviet state?

2. Did your wife change her name when she become a U.S. citizen? In other words, is her name different in her U.S. passport from her Ukrainian passport?

3. Has your wife ever been asked if she is Ukrainian by passport control?

Does anyone have actual experience renouncing Ukrainian citizenship after becoming a U.S. citizen? I have read many threads about the topic but no one has stated they have actually gone through this process.

- Who did you contact?

- What forms and documents are required to complete the process?

- How much does it cost (if anything)?

- Did a legal firm in the U.S. or in Ukraine to help you with this?

- How long does it take?

- Did you complete the process before or after becoming a U.S. citizen?

- Were you able to complete the process within the U.S.?

- Have you traveled to Ukraine since?

Thank you!