write a short note on ' discuss the criteria of citizenship in the following countries
1) France
2) Germany
3) India
Dear Student,
(a) Citizenship in France:
(a) Citizenship in France:
If you want to live in France long-term or even permanently, you may be eligible to apply for French permanent residence or French citizenship after five years of living in France, although this time is reduced in certain cases such as being married to or a parent of a French national.
Whether you choose French citizenship or French permanent residence, both options allow you to continue living in France long-term, although some important differences exist between the two that can help you decide which is the best option. Find out the conditions and what you need to know to apply for French citizenship or French permanent residency.
(b) Citizenship in Germany:
Getting citizenship by naturalization implies that you have fulfilled certain requirements that the German government has set and you qualify to apply for German citizenship. The other type that you get German citizenship if you are a direct descendant of German citizens. This includes only your parents and no other relatives. By right that you are born within the borders of Germany, so in German soil and that is how you get your citizenship.
(b) Citizenship in Germany:
Getting citizenship by naturalization implies that you have fulfilled certain requirements that the German government has set and you qualify to apply for German citizenship. The other type that you get German citizenship if you are a direct descendant of German citizens. This includes only your parents and no other relatives. By right that you are born within the borders of Germany, so in German soil and that is how you get your citizenship.
The requirements that you need to fulfill in order to qualify for naturalization are as follows:
1. The person should live in Germany on a residence permit for at least 8 years, or
2. You have lived in Germany on a residence permit for 7 years and attended an integration course (this becomes 6 years on special integration circumstances)
The 3. The person should prove German language proficiency of at least B1
4. He/ She should be financially able to support yourself and your family without any help from the state
5. Person should be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record
6. The person must pass a citizenship test
7. He/she should renounce any previous citizenship
(c) Citizenship of India :
Modes of acquiring citizenship in India
1. Naturalisation
2. Descent
3. Birth
4. Registration
Citizenship law in India is governed by the Citizenship Act 1955 and The Constitution of India.
(c) Citizenship of India :
Modes of acquiring citizenship in India
1. Naturalisation
2. Descent
3. Birth
4. Registration
Citizenship law in India is governed by the Citizenship Act 1955 and The Constitution of India.
To be entitled to Citizenship by Domicile there are three conditions which need to be fulfilled-
a. He must have been born in a territory of India.
b. Either of his parents must have been born in a territory of India.
c. He must have been ordinarily residing in India for not less than five years immediately preceding the commencement of the constitution.
A person is free to give his domicile in case he wants to acquire citizenship of any other nation. Domicile is different from citizenship. The person may possess one nationality and different domicile.
Notes: For more information please ask a different question in different threads.
Notes: For more information please ask a different question in different threads.
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