Citizenship in Manala

Citizenship law varies widely among the many different countries and territories of the world of Manala. The following is a table depicting the various laws and regulations surrounding citizenship in Manalan nations.

Summary of citizenship law by country

Country	Acquisition by birth	Acquisition by descent	Acquisition by marriage or civil partnership	Acquisition by naturalization	Multiple nationality permitted
Antarctic Circle States	Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a citizen or legal permanent resident/legal permanent refugee of A.C.S.	At least one parent is an A.C.S. citizen at the time of birth	Marriage with an A.C.S. citizen only grants the other partner legal permanent residency.	Naturalization conditions Legal permanent residency status or foreign refugee status 5 years of continuous legal residence Demonstration of Self-Sufficiency Pass the A.C.S. NSE (National Security Examination) Pass the A.C.S. NCE (National Citizenship Examination) Outstanding civil contributions or service in the A.C.S. armed forces can accelerate the naturalization process	Yes
Fluvannia	At least one parent is a Fluvannian citizen at the time of birth.	Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a citizen, legal permanent resident, or permanent refugee in Fluvannia.	Marriage with a Fluvannian citizen grants the foreign partner legal permanent residency and removes two years from the time required for naturalization.	Naturalization conditions Legal permanent residency or refugee status 5 years of continuous legal residence Two years waived if married to Fluvannian citizen One year waived if granted non-honorary bachelor's degree or higher from a Fluvannian university One year waived if serving at least two years in Fluvannian Armed Forces One year waived if otherwise stateless (These waivers stack) Demonstration of self-sufficiency Demonstrate basic fluency in any of Fluvan, Vinn, Bergwieser, or Umitaku languages Pass examination covering basics of Fluvannian history, culture, and governmental structure	Yes
Gagium	Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a legal permanent resident of Gagium or Saint Siena, or holds refugee status at the time of birth or adoption Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown	At least one parent is a Gagian citizen at the time of birth	Marriage does grant the right to earn permanent resident status and reduces naturalization conditions to 3 years of continuous residence, but the normal naturalization process must be followed.	Naturalization conditions 5 years of continuous residence reduced to 3 years of residency through marriage demonstrate self sufficiency demonstrate basic knowledge of the Gagian language	Yes
Greater Niagara	Have at least one birth or adopted parentor guardian who is a citizen of Greater Niagara. Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown.	At least one parent or grandparent is a Niagaran citizen at the time of birth, or to the age of 21.	Marriage grants permanent residency, normal naturalization procedure applies.	Naturalization conditions Legal permanent residency status or foreign refugee status. 5 years of continuous legal residence. Demonstrate reasonable fluency in Niagaran, Haltorian, or Fluvan. Demonstration of Self-Sufficiency. Pass the Niagaran Citizenship Eligibility Exam (NCEE). Oath of loyalty to the Monarch must be taken. Reduced to 2 years if a degree is recieved from a Niagaran university. Civil contributions or service in the Niagaran Armed Forces can accelerate the naturalization process.	Yes
Perlsienne	Have at least one birth or adopted parent, or birth grandparent, who is a legal permanent resident of Gagium or holds refugee status at the time of birth or adoption (must apply if through grandparental connections) Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown	At least one parent is a Gagian citizen at the time of birth	Marriage does grant the right to earn permanent resident status and reduces naturalization conditions to 3 years of continuous residence, but the normal naturalization process must be followed.	Naturalization conditions 5 years of continuous residence reduced to 3 years of residency through marriage demonstrate self sufficiency demonstrate basic knowledge of the Niagaran or Gagian language	Yes
Saint Sienia	Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a legal permanent resident of Saint Siena or Gagium, or holds refugee status at the time of birth or adoption Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown	At least one parent is a Gagian citizen at the time of birth	3 years of continuous residence in Saint Siena with a partner who holds citizenship	Naturalization conditions 3 years of continuous residence demonstrate self sufficiency demonstrate basic knowledge of the Gagian language	Yes
The Furbish Islands	Are foundlings Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a legal temporary or permanent resident of The Furbish Islands or a refugee at the time of birth or adoption, excluding diplomats Would otherwise be born or become stateless	At least one parent or grandparent is a Furbish citizen at the time of birth	3 years of continuous residence in The Furbish Islands with a Furbish domestic partner	Naturalization conditions 5 years of continuous residence reduced to 2 years of residency if received degree from Furbish university demonstrate self sufficiency self sufficiency requirement waived and residence requirement reduced to 2 years if refugee, stateless person, or have made exceptional contributions to The Furbish Islands (civil, cultural, economic, scientific, sport, etc.) pass basic exam about Furbish government, history, and culture Residency, self sufficiency, and exam requirements waived if served in the military	Yes