Andorran nationality law
Andorran citizenship is based primarily on the principle of jus sanguinis.
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Eligibility for Andorran citizenship [edit]
By descent [edit]
Children born to recognised parents who were Andorran citizens at the time of birth (regardless of the place of birth) are eligible for Andorran citizenship.
By birth [edit]
Children born in Andorra under any one of the following conditions are eligible for Andorran citizenship:
- born to parents of whom either one (or both) was born in Andorra and was living permanently and principally in Andorra at the time of birth
- born to non-Andorran parents who were living permanently and principally in Andorra for at least 10 years at the time of birth
By naturalisation [edit]
Those seeking to become Andorran citizens via naturalisation require to fulfill the following criteria:
- renounces existing foreign citizenships
- resided in Andorra permanently for at least ten years if the applicant has spent all of his mandatory education in Andorra or for at least 20 years if he/she can prove his/her integration into Andorran society
Loss of citizenship [edit]
If an Andorran citizen serves in the armed forces or government of another country or takes up a foreign citizenship, he/she automatically forfeits his/her Andorran citizenship.
Former Andorran citizens may restore their former citizenship if their request to the government is successful.
Dual nationality [edit]
Dual nationality is strictly forbidden by Andorran law.
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