These countries offer Birthright citizenship

Golden visas

Jus soli or birthright citizenship is the right of anyone born in the territory of a state to nationality or citizenship. A restricted version of jus soli in which citizenship by birthplace is automatic only for the children of certain immigrants.

The second generation refers to the U.S.-born children of foreign-born parents.

Below is the list of countries that offer automatic or citizenship by declaration to second generation children born to foreign parents.

 

Country Mode Target Person Year Article in law Procedure Conditions Changes since 1985
Afghanistan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Albania A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 8(3) Declaration Person is born to parents of another country who are lawful residents in Albania and they give their consent to acquisition of citizenship. 1998: introduced
Algeria A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Angola A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Antigua and Barbuda A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 113a Automatic Person is born in A&B. Unless the child is born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Argentina A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 ARG 1(1), 1(3), 1(5) Automatic Person is born in Argentina. Unless parents are foreign diplomats. No major changes
Armenia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Australia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 AUS 12 Automatic Person is born in Australia to parent with permanent residence status. The modified ius soli rule (requiring birth in Australia to a citizen or permanent resident) entered into force on 20 August 1986. Prior to 1986, automatic ius soli applied.
Austria A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Azerbaijan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Bahamas A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No information
Bahrain A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Bangladesh A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 BAN 4 Automatic Person is born in Bangladesh. Unless born to a father who is a foreign diplomat and not a citizen of Bangladesh, or the father is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. (Note: no practice is reported in this regard and Bangladesh does not apply the ius soli principle, but ius soli acquisition is arguably possible under BAN 4.) No major changes
Barbados A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 4 Automatic Person is born in Barbados. Unless the child is born to a father who is a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Belarus A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Belgium A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 BEL 11(2) Declaration Child is born to non-citizens who have lived in Belgium at least 10 years before the birth of the child and who have filed a citizenship claim for the child before the age of 12 years. 1992, 2006, 2012
Belize A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 24, BEL 5(1), 5(3) Automatic Person is born in Belize. Unless the child is born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Benin A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Bhutan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Bolivia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 141, Law no. 584, 94 Automatic Person is born in Bolivia. Unless parents are foreign diplomats. No major changes
Bosnia and Herzegovina A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Botswana A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 1966 Independence constitution provided for ius soli attribution. Repealed in stages and totally removed by 1995 amendment.
Brazil A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 12(1)(a), BRA 1(1) Automatic Person is born in Brazil. Unless parents are in the service of their country (e.g. diplomats). OR person is born in Brazil to a parent who is the service of his/her foreign country and another parent who is a Brazilian citizen or a foreign citizen not in the service of his/her country. BRA 2 (introduced in 1949), which provided for acquisition by declaration, was abolished in 1988 due to incompatibility with the Constitution. Acquisition thereby became automatic.
Brunei A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 BRU 4(1)a Automatic Person is born in Brunei and belongs to one of the specified indigenous groups of the Malay race. No information
Bulgaria A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Burkina Faso A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Burundi A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Cambodia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Cameroon A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Canada A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 CAN 3(1)a, 3(2) Automatic Person is born in Canada. Unless parents are foreign diplomats. No major changes
Cape Verde A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 CV 8(b) Declaration Person is born in Cape Verde to parents who have been habitually resident for at least 5 years and are not in the service of another state. 1976 Nationality Code provided for automatic ius soli. Not known if current version was introduced in 1987 or 1990.
Central African Republic A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Chad A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 CHA 12 Automatic Person is born in Chad. If both parents have the same citizenship, child can opt for the other citizenship. No major changes
Chile A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 10(1) Automatic Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

Person is born in Chile. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or foreigners in transit.

 

No major changes. But Resolution 3227 of 8 October 2014, issued by the Civil Registry, instructs Chilean officials to interpret the term “in transit” restrictively.
China A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Colombia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 96(1)a, COL 1(1)a Automatic Person is born in Colombia to non-citizens who are domiciled in the country at the time of birth. 2005: domicile became explicitly defined as legal residence (i.e. having a residence visa).
Comoros A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Costa Rica A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 13(3), COS 1(3), 10 Registration (entitlement) Person is born in Costa Rica to non-citizens and is registered as a citizen by a parent during minority, or registers him/herself before reaching the age of 25. No information
Croatia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Cuba A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 29(a) Automatic Person is born in Cuba. Unless parents are foreign diplomats or employees of an international organization. No information
Cyprus A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Czech Republic A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Denmark A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Djibouti A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Dominica A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 98 Automatic Person is born in Dominica. Unless born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Dominican Republic A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 18(3) Automatic Person is born in the DR. Unless born to foreign diplomats, foreigners ‘in transit’, and those residing illegally in the country. No information
East Timor A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Ecuador A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 7(1) Automatic Person is born in Ecuador. No information
Egypt A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
El Salvador A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 90(1) Automatic Person is born in El Salvador. 1983: introduced.
Equatorial Guinea A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 1990 law appeared to provide for automatic ius soli for resident foreigners (though drafting was not clear).
Eritrea A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Estonia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Ethiopia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Finland A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
France A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Gabon A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Gambia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 1997 constitution removed 1970 constitution provision for ius soli.
Georgia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Germany A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 GER 4(3) Automatic Person is born in Germany to a citizen of another country who has been resident in Germany for 8 years, or to a citizen of Switzerland who holds a permanent residence permit. 2000, 2005
Ghana A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Greece A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. Provision was repealed as a result of Decision 460/2013 of the Council of State (February 2013)
Grenada A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 96 Automatic Person is born in Grenada. Unless born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Guatemala A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 144 Automatic Person is born in Guatemala. Unless parents are foreign diplomats. No information
Guinea A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Guinea Bissau A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Guyana A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 43 Automatic Person is born in Guyana. Unless born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Haiti A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 HAI 2(3) Automatic Person is born in Haiti to a father who is an alien and of the African race, or, in case of non-recognition, to a mother who is an alien and of the African race. No information
Honduras A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 23(1) Automatic Person is born in Honduras. Unless parents are foreign diplomats. No major changes
Hungary A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Iceland A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
India A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 1986: automatic ius soli was repealed.
Indonesia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Iran A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Iraq A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 2006
Ireland A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 IRE 6(1),(2), 6A, 6B Automatic Person is born in Ireland to a citizen, or to a person with permanent residence in Ireland or the UK, or to a person who was resident in Ireland for 3 out of the last 4 years. 2001, 2004
Israel A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 ISR 2(b)(3) automatic Person is born in Israel after the establishment of the State (citizenship ‘by return’). This only applies if at least one parent was registered in the Population Register at the time of the person’s birth (see ISR 2(c)(5)). The clause means that the 1950 Law of Return only applies to these individuals, who must necessarily be Jewis). It does not provide a form of ius soli. No major changes
Italy A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Jamaica A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 3B Automatic Person is born in Jamaica. Unless born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. Person is deemed to be born in the country if at the time of birth the mother is a citizen residing abroad in the diplomatic service of Jamaica, or if -regardless whether she is a citizen- the mother resides abroad as the spouse of a citizen who works in the diplomatic service of Jamaica. No information
Japan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Kazakhstan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Kenya A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 1985: ius soli acquisition was repealed.
Kosovo A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 KOS 7(3) Declaration Person is born to parents of another country who have a permanent residence permit in Kosovo and they give their consent to acquisition of citizenship. 2008: introduced

2011: ‘valid residence permit’ was replaced with ‘permanent residence permit’.2008: introduced

2011: ‘valid residence permit’ was replaced with ‘permanent residence permit’.2008: introduced

2011: ‘valid residence permit’ was replaced with ‘permanent residence permit’.2008: introduced

2011: ‘valid residence permit’ was replaced with ‘permanent residence permit’.2008: introduced

2011: ‘valid residence permit’ was replaced with ‘permanent residence permit’.2008: introduced

2011: ‘valid residence permit’ was replaced with ‘permanent residence permit’.

Kuwait A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Kyrgyzstan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Laos A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Latvia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Lebanon A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Lesotho A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 38(1)-(2) Automatic Person is born in Lesotho. Unless one parent has diplomatic status, or the parent is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place controlled by the enemy, and the other parent is not a citizen. Gender discrimination in 1970 independence constitution was removed in 1993.
Liberia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 LIB 20.1 Automatic Person is born in Liberia and is a Negro or of Negro descent. Same provision included in 1956 consolidation of nationality laws in Liberia.
Libya A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Liechtenstein A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Lithuania A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Luxembourg A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Macedonia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Madagascar A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Malawi A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Malaysia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 14(1)b, Second Schedule Part II under (1)a, 2 Automatic Person is born in Malaysia to a permanently resident foreigner. Unless born to a father who is a foreign diplomat, or the father is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. 1962: introduced. Between 31 August 1957 (Independence Day) and September 1962: unconditional ius soli.
Mali A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Malta A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Mauritania A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Mauritius A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 1995 amendments to constitution removed ius soli and required one parent to be a citizen.
Mexico A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 30A(1) Automatic Person is born in Mexico. Derogated in 1934, when universal ius soli was introduced: person is born to foreign parents and citizenship is ratified upon reaching legal age, subject to a 6-year residence requirement.
Moldova A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 MOL 11(1)(c) Registration Person is born in Moldova to foreign parents or to one foreign and one stateless parent. 2003
Mongolia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No information
Montenegro A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Morocco A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Mozambique A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 24 Automatic Person is born in Mozambique after independence. Other conditions: if one parent is in the employment of another country, the person must declare that s/he wishes to be Mozambican either through legal representatives or on own behalf, during the year after s/he turns 18. 1975 law (as amended in 1987) has a similar provision.
Myanmar A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Namibia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 4(1)(d) Automatic Person is born in Namibia to a person who is ordinarily resident at the time of birth. Other conditions: parents are not enjoying diplomatic immunity, nor represent another country, nor members of any police or military unit seconded for service in Namibia, nor illegal immigrants. 1990
Nepal A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Netherlands A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
New Zealand A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 NEZ 6(1) Automatic Person was born in the country on/after 1 January 1949 and before 1 January 2006 (after 2006 a parent must also be an existing citizen or entitled to be in NZ indefinitely). Amended by s 5(1) of the Citizenship Amendment Act (2005 No 43).
Nicaragua A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 16(1), NIC 45(1) Automatic Person is born in Nicaragua. Unless born to foreign diplomats, foreign employees of international organizations, or those sent by their national governments to work in Nicaragua. 2011: elimination of the requirement that dual nationals had to ‘reaffirm’ (ratificar) or renounce their Nicaraguan citizenship within 2 years after reaching the age of majority or being emancipated.
Niger A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Nigeria A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No povision n.a. n.a. No major changes
North Korea A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 n.a. n.a. n.a. No major changes
Norway A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Oman A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 2014
Pakistan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 PAK 4 Automatic Person is born in Pakistan. Unless born to a father who is a foreign diplomat and not a citizen of Pakistan, or the father is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No major changes
Panama A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 9(1) Automatic Person is born in Panama. No major changes
Paraguay A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 146(1) Automatic Person is born in Paraguay. No major changes
Peru A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 52, PER 2(1), Supreme Decree no. 004-97-IN, 4(a) Automatic Person is born in Peru. No major changes
Philippines A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Poland A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Portugal A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 POR 1(1)(e) Declaration Person is born in Portugal to a person who has been resident there for 5 years. 2006
Qatar A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 2005
Romania A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Russia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Rwanda A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Saint Kitts and Nevis A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 91(a) Automatic Person is born in St Kitts. Unless born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Saint Lucia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 100, STL 4 Automatic Person is born in St Lucia. Unless born to a father who is a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or the father is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 91, STV 4 Automatic Person is born in St Vincent. Unless born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Sao Tome and Principe A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 3(1), STP 5(1)(f) Automatic Person is born in STP to foreign parents who reside there and are not in the service of another state. No major changes
Saudi Arabia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Senegal A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Serbia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Seychelles A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. 1993: remains of original ius soli provisions included in 1976 independence constitution were repealed.
Sierra Leone A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Singapore A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Slovakia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Slovenia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Somalia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
South Africa A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
South Korea A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
South Sudan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Spain A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Sri Lanka A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Sudan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Suriname A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 SUR 3c Automatic Person is born in Suriname and does not have citizenship of another country. 2014: introduced. Prior to 2014, this provision only applied to a child born in Suriname, without the citizenship of another country, and without a father (either by law or by recognition/legitimation).
Swaziland A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Sweden A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Switzerland A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Syria A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Taiwan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Tajikistan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Tanzania A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 TAN 5 Automatic Person is born in Tanzania unless father has diplomatic immunity and mother is not a citizen, or either parent is an enemy and birth takes place in territory occupied by the enemy. (Note: in practice, the notional provision is not applied and has been overruled by the state’s legal office. The Tanzanian authorities thus interpret the ius soli provision to require one parent to be a citizen.) No major changes
Thailand A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 THA 7(2), 7bis, 8 Automatic Person is born in Thailand, except when one of the parents has been given leniency for temporary residence in Thailand as a special case, has been permitted to stay temporarily in Thailand, has entered and resided in Thailand illegally, or is a foreign diplomat, member of an international organisation or a family member thereof. Minister is explicitly allowed to grant citizenship despite the person falling under one of the exceptions. 1992: introduction of exceptions. However, under Por Wor 337 (in force from 14 Dec 1972-25 Feb 1992) citizenship was already refused to children born in Thailand to an alien father with non-permanent residence, or -in circumstances where the lawful father is absent- an alien mother with non-permanent residence.
Togo A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Trinidad and Tobago A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 17(1)-(2) Automatic Person is born in T&T. Unless born to a foreign diplomat and neither parent is a citizen, or one of the parents is an enemy alien and the child is born in a place then under occupation by the enemy. No information
Turkey A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Turkmenistan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Uganda A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 10(a) and Schedule 3, UGA 12(a); Const 12(1), UGA 14(1) Automatic; Naturalisation (entitlement) Person is born in Uganda and one parent or grandparent is or was a member of one of the indigenous groups residing within borders of Uganda as established in 1926 and set out in the 3rd Schedule; Person is born in Uganda and neither parent nor any grandparent had either diplomatic or refugee status in Uganda, and the person has been continuously resident since 1962. 1995 constitution introduced ethnic discrimination. 1999 act repeats the provisions of the constitution; 1995 constitution introduced ethnic discrimination. 1999 act repeats the provisions of the constitution.
Ukraine A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
United Arab Emirates A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
United Kingdom A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 UK 1(1) Automatic Person is born in the UK to a parent who is resident there without immigration restrictions. 2009
United States of America A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 INA 301(a), 302, 306, 307;

INA 301(e)

Automatic;

Automatic

Person is born in the United States, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands or Guam;

Person is born in an outlying possession of the United States to a parent who is a citizen and who has been physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for a continuous period of 1 year at any time prior to the person’s birth.

No major changes; No major changes
Uruguay A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 74, URU 1 Automatic Person is born in Uruguay. No major changes
Uzbekistan A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Venezuela A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 Const 32(1), VEN 9(1) Automatic Person is born in Venezuela. No major changes
Vietnam A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 n.a. n.a. n.a. No major changes
Yemen A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Zambia A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes
Zimbabwe A02a Person born in a country (irrespective of the citizenship and birthplace of his/her parents) 2016 No provision n.a. n.a. No major changes

 

 

Source:  GLOBALCIT (2017). Global Database on Modes of Acquisition of Citizenship, version 1.0. San Domenico di Fiesole: Global Citizenship Observatory / Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies / European University Institute. Available at: http://globalcit.eu/acquisition-citizenship/

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