13 countries that grant citizenship by birth
Discussions about citizenship erupted after Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli gave birth to their son, Akaay, in London.Despite reports that Akaay would instantly become a British citizen due to his birthplace, the regulations indicate otherwise.
These countries grant citizenship to kids who are born on their soil, subject to few other conditions.
- France: At least one parent must be born in France. If both parents are foreigners, child can get citizenship when they turn 13, if other conditions of residency are met.
- United Kingdom: Citizenship granted by birth if at least one parent has permanent residence in UK.
- Cambodia: Parents must be living in the country legally at the time of birth, for example on a residence permit.
- Pakistan: All children born in the country, apart from those of diplomats.
- Germany: At least one parent has permanent residence for 3 years and for at least 8 years before birth of child.
- Greece: If parents are unknown or have lived in the country for at least 5 years before birth of child.
- Ireland: Parents must have permanent residence in the country or have legally resided in the country for at least 4 years before the child is born.
- Canada: Automatically, except for children of diplomats.
- United States: Automatically, except for children of diplomats.
- Argentina: Automatically, except for children of diplomats.
- Brazil: Automatically, except for children of diplomats.
- Australia: At least one parent should have permanent residency or if the child lives in Australia up to the age of 10.
- New Zealand: At least one parent has permanent residence in New Zealand or Australia or child cannot get citizenship of any other country.
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