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'''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.
'''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==
==Summary of citizenship law by country==
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* Pass the A.C.S. NCE (National Citizenship 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
* Outstanding civil contributions or service in the A.C.S. armed forces can accelerate the naturalization process
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|'''{{flag|Dervia}}'''
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* Anyone born in Dervia automatically gains citizenship, excluding children of diplomats or those in service of a forgein government.
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* At least one parent or grandparent is a Dervian citizen at time of birth, or a member of a [[Dervian Indigenous Community]].
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* 2 years of continuous residence in Dervia with partner who holds citizenship.
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* 4 years of continuous residence
** waived if served in military
* demonstrate self sufficiency
* demonstrate proficiency in Dervian or Bukoviyan
* pass basic exam about Dervian history, culture, and government structure
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|'''{{flag|Fluvannia}}'''
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* At least one parent is a Fluvannian citizen at the time of birth.
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* Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a citizen, legal permanent resident, or permanent refugee in Fluvannia.
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* Marriage with a Fluvannian citizen grants the foreign partner legal permanent residency and removes two years from the time required for naturalization.
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* 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
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* Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a legal permanent resident of Gagium or holds refugee status at the time of birth or adoption
* 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
* Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown
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* 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.
* 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.
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* 5 years of continuous residence
* 5 years of continuous residence
* reduced to 3 years of residency through marriage
* reduced to 3 years of residency through marriage
* demonstrate self sufficiency
* demonstrate self sufficiency
* demonstrate basic knowledge of the Gagian language
* demonstrate basic knowledge of the Gagian language
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|'''{{flag|Greater Niagara}}'''
|'''{{flag|Greater Niagara}}'''
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* Be born within the territory of metropolitan Greater Niagara.
* Have at least one birth or adopted parent or guardian who is a citizen of Greater Niagara.
* Have at least one birth or adopted parent or guardian who is a citizen of Greater Niagara.
* Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown.
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|{{No|
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* Marriage grants Permanent Residency, normal naturalization procedure applies.
* Marriage grants permanent residency, normal naturalization procedure applies.
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* Legal permanent residency status or foreign refugee status.
* Legal permanent residency status or foreign refugee status.
* 5 years of continuous legal residence.
* 5 years of continuous legal residence.
* Demonstration of Self-Sufficiency.
* Demonstrate reasonable fluency in Niagaran or Fluvan.
* Pass an exam on Niagaran culture, history, and government.
* Demonstration of self-sufficiency.
* Pass the '''Niagaran Citizenship Eligibility Exam (NCEE).'''
* Oath of loyalty to the Monarch must be taken.
* Oath of loyalty to the Monarch must be taken.
* Reduced to 2 years if a degree is recieved from a Niagaran university.
* Reduced to 2 years if a degree is received from a Niagaran university.
* Civil contributions or service in the Niagaran Armed Forces can accelerate the naturalization process.
* Civil contributions or service in the Niagaran Armed Forces can accelerate the naturalization process.
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|'''{{flag|Itielia}}'''
|'''{{flag|Perlsienne}}'''
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* Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a legal permanent resident of Gagium or holds refugee status at the time of birth or adoption
* Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown
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* At least one parent or grandparent is a Gagian citizen at the time of birth
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|{{Maybe|
* 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.
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| {{Yes|
* 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
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|'''{{flagicon|Saint Sienia}} [[Saint Sienia nationality law|Saint Sienia]]'''
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* Either one of the parents, or two of grandparents must be either citizens or permanent residents of the People's Republic of Itielia.
* 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
* If the circumstances of birth are unknown, or parents are stateless persons, the child born on the Itielian soil is automatically an Itielian citizen.
* Would otherwise be born stateless or parents are unknown
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* At least one parent or three grandparents must be citizens of the People's Republic of Itielia.
* At least one parent is a Gagian citizen at the time of birth
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* Marriage is one of possible requirements for naturalization.
* 3 years of continuous residence in Saint Siena with a partner who holds citizenship
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* 3 years of continuous residence
* demonstrate self sufficiency
* demonstrate basic knowledge of the Gagian language
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* Status of Permanent Resident or continuous residency for at least 14 years (7 if in marriage with Itielian citizen)
* At least 12 years (5) of continuous residency.
* Must have been employed for the majority of residency period in an Itielian workplace.
* Sufficient work qualification or marriage with an Itielian citizen, or biological parent of a Itielian citizen.
* Time periods may be waived if an applicant has proven to be useful to the Itielian society.
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|'''{{flagicon|The Furbish Islands}} [[Furbish nationality law|The Furbish Islands]]'''
|'''{{flagicon|The Furbish Islands}} [[Furbish nationality law|The Furbish Islands]]'''
| {{Yes|
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* Are foundlings
* 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
* Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a legal 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
* Would otherwise be born or become stateless
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* At least one parent or grandparent is a Furbish citizen at the time of birth
* Both parents must be Furbish citizens who lived in The Furbish Islands continuously for at least half a year after age 18 if born abroad, however having a parent or grandparent with Furbish citizenship at the time of birth or adoption can grant permanent residency
* Furbish citizenship is granted to anyone born abroad to one Furbish parent if they would otherwise become stateless
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* 3 years of continuous residence in The Furbish Islands with a Furbish domestic partner
* Marriage to a Furbish citizen only grants permanent residence
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* 5 years of continuous residence
* 5 years of continuous residence
* reduced to 2 years of residency if received degree from Furbish university
** reduced to 2 years of residency if received degree from Furbish university, have a parent or grandparent with Furbish citizenship at the time of birth or adoption, or have made exceptional contributions to The Furbish Islands (civil, cultural, economic, scientific, sport, etc.)
** waived if served in the military
* demonstrate self sufficiency
* 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.)
** waived if refugee, stateless person, have made exceptional contributions to The Furbish Islands, or served in the military
* pass basic exam about Furbish government, history, and culture
* pass exam about Furbish government, history, and culture
* Residency, self sufficiency, and exam requirements waived if served in the military
** waived if served in the military
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Latest revision as of 14:20, 13 September 2024

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
 Dervia
  • Anyone born in Dervia automatically gains citizenship, excluding children of diplomats or those in service of a forgein government.
  • 2 years of continuous residence in Dervia with partner who holds citizenship.
  • 4 years of continuous residence
    • waived if served in military
  • demonstrate self sufficiency
  • demonstrate proficiency in Dervian or Bukoviyan
  • pass basic exam about Dervian history, culture, and government structure
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.
  • 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
  • Be born within the territory of metropolitan Greater Niagara.
  • Have at least one birth or adopted parent or guardian who is a citizen of Greater Niagara.
  • At least one parent is a Niagaran citizen at the time of birth.
  • 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 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 received 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 who is a legal permanent resident of 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 or grandparent 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.
  • 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 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
  • 3 years of continuous residence
  • demonstrate self sufficiency
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of the Gagian language
Yes
The Furbish Islands The Furbish Islands
  • Are foundlings
  • Have at least one birth or adopted parent who is a legal 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
  • Both parents must be Furbish citizens who lived in The Furbish Islands continuously for at least half a year after age 18 if born abroad, however having a parent or grandparent with Furbish citizenship at the time of birth or adoption can grant permanent residency
  • Furbish citizenship is granted to anyone born abroad to one Furbish parent if they would otherwise become stateless
  • Marriage to a Furbish citizen only grants permanent residence
Naturalization conditions
  • 5 years of continuous residence
    • reduced to 2 years of residency if received degree from Furbish university, have a parent or grandparent with Furbish citizenship at the time of birth or adoption, or have made exceptional contributions to The Furbish Islands (civil, cultural, economic, scientific, sport, etc.)
    • waived if served in the military
  • demonstrate self sufficiency
    • waived if refugee, stateless person, have made exceptional contributions to The Furbish Islands, or served in the military
  • pass exam about Furbish government, history, and culture
    • waived if served in the military
Yes, but Furbish passport must be used when entering and leaving The Furbish Islands and only a Furbish ID may be used within the country.