Bulgaria - 2011
Is there automatic citizenship acquisition by birth for migrant children born in the country?
- Code:
- RED102
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
| Short Answer |
No, only stateless children may acquire citizenship by birth. |
| Qualitative Info |
Under the Law for the Bulgarian Citizenship every person born on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, if he/she does not acquire another citizenship by origin, is a Bulgarian citizen by place of birth. Considered to be born on the territory of Bulgaria are children found on this territory, whose parents are unknown. |
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| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
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