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Types of Citizenship - INI
Types of citizenship refer to the legal principles for acquiring nationality. They are primarily divided into two categories: 'jus soli' (right of soil) and 'jus sanguinis' (right of blood). Countries adopt or combine these principles to form their citizenship systems. Jus soli grants citizenship based on place of birth and is mainly adopted by countries in the Americas. Jus sanguinis grants citizenship to children based on their parents' nationality and is adopted by many countries in Europe and Asia. These principles are deeply connected to each country's history, immigration policy, and ethnic identity.
citizenship
nationality
jus soli
jus sanguinis
international law
immigration policy
[item.jus-soli]
code=01
slug=jus-soli
name=Jus Soli (Right of Soil)
description=A system that grants citizenship based on place of birth.
origin=English Common Law
primaryRegions=["North America","South America","Central America"]
[item.jus-sanguinis]
code=02
slug=jus-sanguinis
name=Jus Sanguinis (Right of Blood)
description=A system that grants citizenship to children based on their parents' nationality.
origin=Roman Law
primaryRegions=["Europe","Asia","Africa"]
[item.mixed-system]
code=03
slug=mixed-system
name=Mixed System
description=A system that combines both jus soli and jus sanguinis principles.
origin=Modern Legal Harmonization
primaryRegions=["Europe","Oceania"]
[item.naturalization]
code=04
slug=naturalization
name=Naturalization
description=A process by which foreigners acquire citizenship through legal procedures.
origin=Nationality Laws of Each Country
primaryRegions=["Worldwide"]