Ebenthaler nationality law

Constitution of Ebenthal
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Political Constitution of the Kingdom of Ebenthal and Territories
Citation	Article No. 5 Article No. 6
Territorial extent	Ebenthal, partially Süden-Süden
Enacted by	The Crown
Date enacted	18 February 2024
Legislative history
Bill published on	2 February 2024
Introduced by	Arthur van der Bruyn
Status: In force

The Ebenthaler nationality law details the conditions by which a person is a national of Ebenthal and it is governed by the Constitution of Ebenthal. The state recognizes jus soli, limited jus sanguini and naturalization as principles for acquiring nationality. As a general rule, anyone born in Ebenthal after independence is a Ebenthaler national. However, naturalization is the most common way to become an Ebenthaler national, through a simple citizenship application, provided that the applicant display a reasonable proficiency in either Portuguese or English. Applications for nationality are reviewed by the Bureau of Immigration and Civil Registration. All registered Ebenthalers are issued an identification document and may request further documentation.

Nationality birth

Any person born in Ebenthal acquires Ebenthaler nationality at birth, with the sole exception of children of citizens of countries that do not allow multiple nationality.

A person born out of Ebenthal to an Ebenthaler parent also acquires Ebenthaler nationality at birth if:

• The Ebenthaler parent is in the service of the Ebenthaler government; or
• The Ebenthaler parent is a permanent resident of Ebenthal; or
• The person is registered with a Ebenthaler consular office; or

Naturalization

Requirements

Foreigners may apply for Ebenthaler nationality if they meet the following criteria:

• A person must be able to communicate in Portuguese or English; and
• A person must have no prior criminal conviction of violent or political crime in any jurisdiction, unless rehabilitated.

Naturals born abroad

Ebenthaler law considers as Ebenthaler nationals people born abroad in two cases:

• A person born out of Ebenthaler who applied for Ebenthaler citizenship; or
• A person born out of Ebenthal to a Ebenthaler parent, provided that that person's Ebenthaler parent have been living in Ebenthal for a minimum of a year and is expected to live for a minimum of one year more.

Naturals by residency

Residents earn the right to Ebenthaler nationality if they meet the following criteria:

• A person must reside for a minimum of one year;
• A person must have no prior criminal conviction on the charges of violent or political crime in any jurisdiction, unless rehabilitated;
• A person must be able to communicate in Portuguese or English.

Multiple nationality

Ebenthal does not impose any restriction on multiple citizenship. Thus, foreigners who acquire Ebenthaler nationality and Ebenthaler nationals who voluntarily acquire another nationality keep their previous nationality, unless the other country whose nationality they are acquiring requires them to renounce their previous nationality. In such cases, however, people who have relinquished their Ebenthaler nationality may request its reacquisition.

Loss of nationality

Any Ebenthaler national can renounce their nationality spontaneously. A Ebenthaler may also be stripped of his Ebenthaler nationality if:

• A person has their nationality revoked by the Royal Edict; or
• A person being sentenced to death (sentence automatically commuted to permanent loss of nationality and banishment); or
• A person be sentenced to loss of citizenship, in accordance with the circumstances provided for by law.

Rights and obligations

Ebenthaler nationals enjoy their civil and political rights, but are also expected to fulfill some obligations to the state. Ebenthaler nationals are entitled to:

• To run for public office;
• To join the armed forces;
• To obtain Ebenthaler documents;
• To avoid deportation from Ebenthal (except for Brazil);
• To vote in regular elections and referendums;
• To be able to come and go from Ebenthal at any time and move freely around the country;
• To be able to live, work, study and own property and business in Ebenthal;
• To be able to enjoy of all the rights and privileges granted by at the constituion;

Ebenthalers are also obliged to:

• To be registered with reasonable personal data at the Bureau of Immigration and Civil Registration;