In which countries can a child obtain citizenship by birth in 2026?
Citizenship rules for children born to foreign nationals vary significantly from country to country. In some countries, a child automatically becomes a citizen by virtue of being born on the country’s territory, while in others, the parents must have resided there for a certain period or meet additional requirements. Learn more about which countries follow the jus soli principle and what rules apply in 2026
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Portugal has extended the waiting period for citizenship to 10 years: new rules for Ukrainians
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11 maj. 2026
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