Countries grant citizenship in a variety of ways, including:
Birth - Some countries grant citizenship by birth within their territory, regardless of the parents' citizenship. This is known as jus soli.
Descent - Some countries grant citizenship based on descent from a citizen parent or grandparent. This is known as jus sanguinis.
Marriage - Some countries grant citizenship to spouses of citizens or may shorten the time to naturalization.
Military - Some countries grant citizenship to people who have completed a certain amount of time in military service.
Naturalization - Non-nationals can apply to become citizens through a process called naturalization. This usually involves an application, approval by legal authorities, and an oath of allegiance. Other requirements may include a minimum residency period or knowledge of the national language.
Investment - Some countries grant citizenship to people who make a substantial investment in their country.
Adoption - Some countries grant citizenship to a minor adopted by a citizen parent.
Ethnicity or religion - Some countries grant citizenship based on ethnicity or religion. For example, Israel grants citizenship to all Jews through the Law of Return.
Note: Some countries may require applicants to renounce any other citizenship they hold. However, whether this actually causes loss of original citizenship depends on the laws of the countries involved.
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People can get citizenship through (select all that applies):
[_] Birth
[✓] Descent
[_] Marriage
[✓] Military
[✓] Naturalization
[_] Investment
[✓] Adoption
[_] Ethnicity or religion
[_] Other (explain)
Can people have dual citizenship in your country?
[✓] Yes [_] No
Can people renounce citizenship from your country?
[✓] Yes [_] No
Are people able to have their citizenship taken away from them?
[✓] Yes [_] No
What are the benefits to having citizenship in your country (select all that apply)?
[✓] Better healthcare and education. (Only applies to healthcare. Education is free and mandatory for all).
[_] Increased economic mobility.
[✓] Right to live, work, invest, study, and retire permanently or without limit. No immigration paperwork or renewal of permanent residency.
[_] Travel to more destinations.
[✓] Passport and citizenship certificate.
[✓] Right to vote.
[✓] Have certain professions. (Can become a law enforcer and lawyer, for example).
[_] Protection from deportation.
[✓] Access to federal benefits, such as eligibility for federal jobs.
[✓] Property ownership.
[_] Business ownership.
[✓] Diplomatic protection.
[✓] Other (Ownership of registered weapons and firearms).
If your country allows naturalization, how long does a person need to be a resident of your country? What are the requirements for naturalization?
- 10 years of continuous residency and/or 4 years of military service, must understand human rights in Pakania, must have approval by legal authorities, and an oath of allegiance is required. A sufficient understanding of Spanish is recommended and the person wishing for citizenship needs to apply.
Anything else you would like to elaborate on? Perhaps some juicy lore?
- Recommended that you have gone to at least one educational institution in Pakania. Otherwise, participating within the community and in national events is strongly recommended. For descent citizenship, both parents must be Pakanians for the child to have Pakanian citizenship OR one of the parents must be Pakanian and live in Pakania for the child to have Pakanian citizenship. Adoption works the same way as the latter, however, for the former to be true, it is sometimes necessary that the child must be or have gone into a Pakanian educational institution. You can't own or buy property unless it's for business and business only; you have to rent to live in Pakania as a non-Pakanian. Once you have citizenship, you can buy your own house/have one made. For online businesses based in Pakania, if you do not have Pakanian nationality, you have to live in Pakania to operate it. If you are Pakanian, you have complete freedom over this.
Immigration: Families with one or more children at the age or under the age of 10 years old have higher chances of being admitted to the country. North American and South American families usually have priority admission over other continents for immigration applications. Pakania's immigration is selective and people entering the country cannot have a criminal record of any kind, will not pose a burden to the Pakanian healthcare, have adequate educational background, have sufficient funds necessary to enter, have the intention of working, and cannot have cultures that may clash with Pakanian culture; that means they must pass a morality test and an understanding of human rights in Pakania. Family size is also taken into account.
Asylum/Refugees status: Asylum/Refugees are admitted based on the reasons why they're fleeing their country of origin, if they have the intention of working or going into an educational institution in Pakania, have no criminal record, if they were from the continent of Americas (or not), family size, and an understanding of the human rights in Pakania. Minors (under the age of 20 years old) are automatically protected by the law and have access to refugee status if they plead. Parents need to apply, however. North American and South American families with one or more children 10 years old or under always have priority admission over any other continent. Those from other continents and with one or more children at the age or under the age of 10 years have secondary priority admission.
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[size=150][b]☆ How do people acquire citizenship in your country? ☆[/b][/size]
[spoiler=Definition][size=120][b]Countries grant citizenship in a variety of ways, including:[/b][/size]
[b]Birth[/b] - Some countries grant citizenship by birth within their territory, regardless of the parents' citizenship. This is known as jus soli.
[b]Descent[/b] - Some countries grant citizenship based on descent from a citizen parent or grandparent. This is known as jus sanguinis.
[b]Marriage[/b] - Some countries grant citizenship to spouses of citizens or may shorten the time to naturalization.
[b]Military[/b] - Some countries grant citizenship to people who have completed a certain amount of time in military service.
[b]Naturalization[/b] - Non-nationals can apply to become citizens through a process called naturalization. This usually involves an application, approval by legal authorities, and an oath of allegiance. Other requirements may include a minimum residency period or knowledge of the national language.
[b]Investment[/b] - Some countries grant citizenship to people who make a substantial investment in their country.
[b]Adoption[/b] - Some countries grant citizenship to a minor adopted by a citizen parent.
[b]Ethnicity or religion[/b] - Some countries grant citizenship based on ethnicity or religion. For example, Israel grants citizenship to all Jews through the Law of Return.
Note: Some countries may require applicants to renounce any other citizenship they hold. However, whether this actually causes loss of original citizenship depends on the laws of the countries involved.[/spoiler]
People can get citizenship through (select all that applies):
[_] Birth
[_] Descent
[_] Marriage
[_] Military
[_] Naturalization
[_] Investment
[_] Adoption
[_] Ethnicity or religion
[_] Other (explain)
Can people have dual citizenship in your country?
[_] Yes [_] No
Can people renounce citizenship from your country?
[_] Yes [_] No
Are people able to have their citizenship taken away from them?
[_] Yes [_] No
What are the benefits to having citizenship in your country (select all that apply)?
[_] Better healthcare and education.
[_] Increased economic mobility.
[_] Right to live, work, invest, study, and retire permanently or without limit. No immigration paperwork or renewal of permanent residency.
[_] Travel to more destinations.
[_] Passport and citizenship certificate.
[_] Right to vote.
[_] Have certain professions.
[_] Protection from deportation.
[_] Access to federal benefits, such as eligibility for federal jobs.
[_] Property ownership.
[_] Business ownership.
[_] Diplomatic protection.
[_] Other (explain).
If your country allows naturalization, how long does a person need to be a resident of your country? What are the requirements for naturalization?
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Anything else you would like to elaborate on? Perhaps some juicy lore?
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