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Birthright Citizenship (Jus Soli)

Citizenship acquired automatically or conditionally by birth in a given territory under the laws of the state concerned.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-27Reviewed by GoodbyeMatrix
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01 · DEFINITIONWhat Birthright Citizenship (Jus Soli) means

Birthright citizenship, often referred to as jus soli, describes citizenship acquired by virtue of being born within the territory of a state, where that country’s laws recognize such acquisition. The exact rules vary significantly, as some countries apply broad territorial birthright citizenship while others impose parental status or immigration conditions.

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