Kazakhstani nationality law

Kazakh Citizenship Act
Parliament of Kazakhstan
  • An Act relating to Kazakh citizenship
Enacted byGovernment 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

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Dual citizenship is prohibited under the Kazakhstani nationality law, and is grounds for refusal of nationality.[1]

Acquisition

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By descent

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The law in Kazakhstan follows the principles of jus sanguinis. Birth to one Kazakh parent is permitted.

By naturalisation

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b Kumenov, Almaz (9 November 2022). "Kazakhstan: Knowledge of Kazakh to be made citizenship requirement". eurasianet. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  2. ^ Putz, Catherine (12 July 2017). "Does Kazakhstan's New Law on Revoking Citizenship Matter?". The Diplomat. Retrieved 6 March 2024.