Kazakhstani nationality law
This article is missing information about the Kazakhstani nationality law.(July 2016) |
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]