Kazakhstani nationality law
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Kazakhstani Citizenship Act | |
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Parliament of Kazakhstan | |
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Enacted by | Government of Kazakhstan |
Status: Current legislation |
Kazakhstani nationality law is governed by the Constitution of Kazakhstan and the Law on Citizenship (of 1991, with updates in 2002).
Dual citizenship[]
Dual citizenship is not recognized by the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Acquisition[]
The law in Kazakhstan follows the principles of jus sanguinis. Birth to one Kazakhstani parent is permitted.
Deprivation of nationality[]
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[1]
See also[]
- Visa requirements for citizens of Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstani passport
References[]
Categories:
- Nationality law
- Kazakhstani law