Kazakhstani nationality law
 | This article is missing information about the Kazakh nationality law. (July 2016) |
| Kazakh Citizenship Act | |
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| Parliament of Kazakhstan | |
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| Enacted by | Government of Kazakhstan |
| Status: Current legislation | |
Kazakh nationality law is governed by the Constitution of Kazakhstan and the Law on Citizenship (of 1991, with updates in 2002).
Dual citizenship
[edit]Dual citizenship is prohibited under the Kazakhstani nationality law, and is grounds for refusal of nationality.[1]
Acquisition
[edit]By descent
[edit]The law in Kazakhstan follows the principles of jus sanguinis. Birth to one Kazakh parent is permitted.
By naturalisation
[edit]Naturalisation procedure in Kazakhstan is 5 years of residence.[1] However, this is reduced to 3 years of residency in the case of marriage to a Kazakh citizen.
Deprivation of nationality
[edit]In 2017, a new law was enacted to authorise the government to revoke nationality on the basis of terrorist or security based threats to the country[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Kumenov, Almaz (9 November 2022). "Kazakhstan: Knowledge of Kazakh to be made citizenship requirement". eurasianet. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ Putz, Catherine (12 July 2017). "Does Kazakhstan's New Law on Revoking Citizenship Matter?". The Diplomat. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
