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GRENADA
CITIZENSHIP: Citizenship is based upon the Grenada Constitution Order, dated December 19, 1973. (UKC -Commonwealth Nation) The following persons were granted citizenship on February 7, 1974:
Person born in Grenada, on or before February 6, 1974, who was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies. Citizen of the UKC who, on or before February 6, 1974, was naturalized in Grenada as a British Subject. Person born abroad, on or before February 6, 1974, whose mother or father was granted Grenadian citizenship. Spouse of a person who was granted Grenadian citizenship, if married before February 6, 1974, is entitled to register for Grenadian citizenship.
BY BIRTH: Child born within the territory of Grenada, on or after February 6, 1974, regardless of the nationality of theIr parents. The exception is a child born to certain diplomatic personnel.
BY DESCENT: Person born abroad, on or after February 6, 1974, at least one of whose parents is a citizen of Grenada.
MARRIAGE: Foreign person who marries a citizen of Grenada, on or after February 6, 1974, is able to register for Grenadian citizenship.
BY NATURALIZATION: A Certificate of Naturalization may be issued to any alien or British protected person of full age (over 18) who makes application, provided: The person has resided in Grenada for 12 continuous months immediately preceding the date of application. Before the 12 months, that person resided in Grenada for 7 years (citizens from non-Caribbean countries), or 4 years (citizens from Caribbean countries).
BY REGISTRATION: Persons born abroad after February 7, 1974, of at least one Grenadian parent, may be registered as a Grenadian citizen.
DUAL CITIZENSHIP: RECOGNIZED. Grenadian law does not specify any prohibitions or requirements concerning dual citizenship for persons either emigrating to the island or seeking to obtain another citizenship.
LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:
VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Grenadian citizenship is permitted. Contact the Embassy for details and required paperwork.
INVOLUNTARY: There is no specificity about on the grounds for involuntary loss of Grenadian citizenship. However, the constitution states that only citizenship gained by registration or naturalization may be revoked.
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