Angolan nationality law
Angolan nationality law is the body of law concerning who is a citizen of Angola. The basis of Angolan nationality law is Lei no.13/91 da nacionalidade, de 11 de maio, Lei no.1/05 da nacionalidade, de 1 de julho, and Decreto no.31/07 dos registos de nascimentos, de 14 de maio.[1]
Acquisition of Angolan citizenship
By birth
Birth in Angola alone is not sufficient grounds for a right to Angolan citizenship, unless the parents are unknown or stateless.[1]
By descent
Any child who has at least one Angolan citizen parent has a right to Angolan citizenship from birth, regardless of the place of birth or the marital status of the parents.[1]
By marriage
The spouse of an Angolan citizen becomes an Angolan citizen after five years of marriage, regardless of sex. There is no requirement to reside in Angola.[1]
By naturalisation
A foreign national may apply for Angolan citizenship upon meeting the following conditions:
- 10 years residence in Angola;
- Assimilation into Angolan society;
- Good moral character;
- Possession of means of subsistence.
There is no requirement to renounce previous nationalities.[1]
Multiple citizenship
Angolan citizens are permitted to hold dual or multiple citizenships.[1]
Loss of citizenship
Angolan citizenship acquired by birth may be revoked as a consequence of performing certain services for a foreign state. Angolan citizenship acquired by naturalisation may be revoked upon a finding the it was fraudulently acquired or upon conviction for crimes against the state. Those who have their citizenship revoked have a right to challenge the revocation in court.[1]
References
External links
Laws in English
- Decree No. 31/07 of 14 May 2007, Birth Registration
- Law No. 1/05 of 1 July 2005, Nationality Law
- Law No. 13/1991 of 11 May 1991, Nationality Law
Laws in Portuguese
- Decreto n° 31/07 de 14 de maio 2007, Registo nascimento
- Lei n° 1/05 de 1 de julho 2005, Lei Da Nacionalidade
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