Sanaman nationality and residency law

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Sanaman nationality and residency law is a federal matter. Citizenship is normally granted by the cantons, which automatically confers citizenship in the federation and the commune where the applicant resides. However, for certain classes of applicants, the federal government grants citizenship, which is then automatically extended to the canton where that person resides or, if the person resides outside Sanama, in the canton where the person takes up residency. Residency and leave to remain legislation is also a federal matter.

Acquisition of citizenship

A person can acquire Sanaman citizenship in a number of ways. Multiple citizenship is not allowed, when a person acquires Sanaman citizenship he or she is required to renounce any former citizenships.

1. Be a legal Shirerithian resident on independence day in what became Sanaman territory.
2. Be born to at least one parent with Sanaman citizenship.
3. Upon adoption by a person with Sanaman citizenship, if the adopted person is no more than 18 years old.
4. Be born to two parents who are legal residents in Sanama. Citizenship is only granted on application by the parents, and does not apply to children of diplomatic staff based in Sanama.
5. Be legally resident in Sanama or born in Sanama and the denial of Sanaman citizenship would render the person stateless.
6. Be a legal resident of Sanama and meet the following criteria:
   1. Have resided legally in Sanama for five years.
   2. Be fluent, both orally and in writing, in at least one national official language (Ama, Cisamarrese, Istvanistani or Sani).
   3. Have committed no violent crime in Sanama for ten years prior to application.
   4. Have knowledge about Sanaman history, culture, society and law.
   5. Do not pose a threat to Sanaman internal or national security.