Ibaglian nationality law
Ibaglian citizenship is obtained by birth in Ibagli, by birth abroad to at least one Ibaglian parent, or by naturalisation.
History
The Citizenship and Naturalisation Act took effect on 1 July 1955, shortly after Ibagli's independence. Citizenship was immediately granted to most British subjects connected with Ibagli.
Birth in Ibagli
In general, any person born in Ibagli since 15 June 1955 is a citizen of Ibagli. British and Commonwealth subjects or citizens resident in Ibagli on 15 June 1955 are also citizens of Ibagli. Persons who were resident in Ibagli for at least five years between 1935 and 1955 who returned to Ibagli before 1965 are also eligible for citizenship.
Citizenship by descent
Any person born outside of Ibagli to a parent who is an Ibaglian citizen is automatically an Ibaglian citizen. If the parent is a citizen by descent, then Ibaglian citizenship will be lost on the 25th birthday unless the person applies to retain citizenship.
Naturalisation
Any person who is a permanent resident in Ibagli may apply for citizenship after four years.
The requirements for citizenship are that the person:
- is aged 18 years or over
- is a permanent resident
- has lived in Ibagli for four out of the five years preceding the application for citizenship, and for the full year preceding the application
- can pass a test on the history and government of Ibagli. As the test is only given in English, it is a de facto requirement that the applicant be at least somewhat proficient in the English language
For children under the age of 18, the applicant need only be a permanent resident and the child of a citizen or person applying for citizenship.
After being approved for citizenship, the applicant, if aged 14 or over, must attend a citizenship ceremony, where they will take the oath or affirmation of allegiance to the Sovereign.
- I, _________________, do (swear/sincerely and solemnly affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Ibagli, His Heirs and Successors, according to Law.
(So help me God)