BARBADOS

CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship laws are based upon the Barbadian Constitution. (UKC-Commonwealth Nation)

BY BIRTH: A child born in the territory of Barbados, regardless of the nationality of the parents.

BY DESCENT: Child born abroad, in wedlock, whose father is a citizen of Barbados. The child must be registered with the nearest Barbadian diplomatic representative. A child born abroad, out of wedlock, whose mother is a citizen of Barbados. The child must be registered with the nearest Barbadian diplomatic representative.

REGISTRATION: A Foreign woman, who has married a citizen of Barbados, may apply for citizenship through registration.

BY NATURALIZATION: A Person may acquire Barbadian citizenship by having a longstanding residence of at least five years.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: RECOGNIZED.

LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP: Barbados allows its nationals to voluntarily renounce their nationality if they are possessed of 21 years of age and legal capacity. They must verify that they have other nationality, which is not derived from a country in a state of war with Barbados. Renunciation may not be allowed if such action would pose a threat to the nation. Nationals may be deprived of their status through acts of treason or disloyalty, criminal offenses, fraud in a naturalization application, or performing services for a foreign military or government

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of citizenship is permitted under law. Letters of renunciation must be sent to:

Barbados Immigration Office The Wharf Bridgetown, Barbados, W.I.

A Person should request form REN 1, fill out the form, and return it to the Immigration Office along with their Barbadian passport. The Person will receive form REN 2, a certificate of renunciation of Barbadian citizenship.

INVOLUNTARY: Barbadian citizenship may be involuntarily removed by law. No information is available on these laws.