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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC


CITIZENSHIP: The basis for the laws on citizenship of the Central African Republic (CAR) is the Constitution adopted on January 7, 1995.

BY BIRTH: Child born within the territory of the Republic regardless of the nationality of the parents. The exception is a child born to certain diplomatic personnel.

BY DESCENT: Child born abroad of a Central African Republic father. Child born abroad of a foreign father and a CAR mother is eligible for CAR citizenship if desired by the parents. Child is also eligible to retain the citizenship of the father, due to CAR's recognition of Dual Citizenship.

MARRIAGE: Foreign national who marries a citizen of the Central African Republic is automatically eligible for citizenship by registration upon marriage.

BY NATURALIZATION: Central African Republic citizenship may be acquired upon fulfillment of the following condition: Person resides in the country five to seven years.


DUAL CITIZENSHIP: RECOGNIZED.


LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Central African Republic citizenship is permitted by law. Contact the Embassy for details and required paperwork.

INVOLUNTARY: The following are grounds for involuntary loss of naturalized Central African Republic citizenship: Citizenship was obtained by fraud or false statement. Person committed serious crimes after obtaining citizenship. Person commits acts of disloyalty to the government.


ANY QUESTIONS concerning citizenship, or requests for renunciation of citizenship, should be directed to the address below:

Embassy of the Central African Republic Consular Section 1618 22nd St., NW Washington, DC 20008

Embassy/Consular Telephone: 202-483-7800/01 Fax: 202-332-9893

 

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