Is certificate of live birth sufficient for a passport?
Is certificate of live birth sufficient for a passport?
All certificates of live birth that meet the U.S. State Department requirements for a certified birth certificate are accepted as proof of citizenship. The birth certificate must have been filed within one year of the individual’s birth to be accepted for a passport application.
Does having a passport make you a citizen?
Yes, possession of a US passport means you are a US citizen. Being a US citizen is the only way you can get one. You must submit proof of citizenship to the Department of State as part of the application process. If you have a US passport issued in your name, you’re a US citizen.
Can you have 4 citizenships?
Yes, it is possible to have multiple citizenships and (sometime) multiple nationalities. I once met 2 sisters who had 4 grandparents from 4 different countries, were born in another country (granting citizenship by “ius solis”, i.e. place of birth) and moved to yet another country gaining citizenship by naturalization.
Does France allow dual citizenship?
French nationality law allows dual citizenship of France to be acquired by birth if a child is born to a French parent, filiation and naturalization. Many people who live in France have dual citizenship since France has had very large numbers of immigrants from Southern Europe, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.
Who is entitled to French citizenship?
A person aged 18 or above may apply for French citizenship by naturalization after five years’ habitual and continuous residence in France (if married and with children, then the applicant must be living in France with his/her family).
Can I get French citizenship if my father was born in France?
You can apply for French citizenship if either of your parents are French, if you were born in France or have lived there for long enough to fulfil the residency requirements. Alternatively, you may be eligible for citizenship through your marriage to a French citizen, or through some other exceptional circumstance.
How long can you live in France without becoming a resident?
six months
What level of French is required for French citizenship?
The French government has mandated that in order to be successful in your application for French nationality, you must provide proof of at least an intermediate level of language proficiency, equivalent to that of a B1 level on the DELF scale.
