👶 Top 10 countries to obtain citizenship by birth
One of the easiest ways to become legal in another country is to give birth to a child in that country. In some states, the principle of “citizenship by right of soil” applies – upon birth on their territory, the baby receives an appropriate passport. And in this case, parents can apply for accelerated citizenship. We name the countries in which you can obtain citizenship after childbirth.
Argentina. Children born in the country automatically receive an Argentine passport. Immediately after giving birth, a foreign mother and father receive permanent residence status within two months, bypassing the registration of a residence permit, and can immediately apply for citizenship.
Uruguay. After registering a newborn in the country, parents can submit requests for a temporary residence permit. And after three years of continuous stay on Uruguayan territory, they have the opportunity to obtain citizenship.
Costa Rica. Immediately after the birth of a child, foreign parents can apply for citizenship. First, they will receive permanent residence on the basis of a direct connection with the country – upon family reunification. To obtain passports as Costa Rican citizens, the mother and father in this status must have lived in the country for five years if they are Hispanic or Spanish by birth, or seven years for representatives of another nationality.
Panama. At the birth of a child, the mother and father can obtain citizenship of this country under simplified conditions for tourism. First, they will be given permanent residence status, and after 5 years they already have the right to apply for citizenship.
Mexico. Parents of a child who has received Mexican citizenship by right of soil can apply for permanent residence in an accelerated manner, and after two years begin processing local citizenship.
Canada and Peru. When born in these countries, the child receives the right to citizenship. He will be able to use it independently from the moment he reaches adulthood. But the parents of the newborn do not receive anything from this – neither a residence permit nor citizenship. In the future, they will be able to be legalized only through the citizenship of an adult child.
USA. When born in this country, babies automatically receive a passport, but no concessions are provided for parents. They can obtain their citizenship only on a general basis.
Chile. A child born on the territory of the country immediately becomes its citizen. The child’s relatives can also obtain citizenship after two years of residence in the country.
By choosing one of these countries to give birth to a child, you will ensure that the child receives citizenship.