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Jus Sanguinis

Principle under which citizenship is acquired through descent or parentage rather than place of birth.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-27Reviewed by GoodbyeMatrix
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01 · DEFINITIONWhat Jus Sanguinis means

Jus sanguinis is the legal principle under which citizenship is acquired through descent, parentage, or bloodline rather than through birth on a state’s territory. Different countries apply the principle in very different ways, including limits on generations, documentation requirements, and conditions tied to parental status.

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