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.