Iraqi nationality law
| Iraqi Citizenship Act | |
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| Parliament of Iraq | |
| An Act relating to Iraqi citizenship | |
| Enacted by | Government of Iraq |
| Status: Current legislation | |
Iraqi nationality is transmitted by one's parents.[1]
History[edit]
The first nationality law was passed in 1924, and that year, on 6 August, all people within the bounds of Iraqi jurisdiction automatically acquired Iraqi citizenship.[2][citation needed]
Thousands of Persians were forced to become "Iraqi" under this law.[3]
Dual citizenship[edit]
As per the 2006 reforms, Iraq recognises dual nationality. Prior to then, Iraqi nationals who acquired another citizenship lost their Iraqi citizenship automatically.[citation needed] Some countries' nationality laws (like that of Japan) nonetheless require their nationals to choose between keeping those other countries' citizenship or their Iraqi citizenship.
Travel freedom[edit]
In 2016, Iraqi citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 30 countries and territories. Thus, the Iraqi passport ranks 102nd in the world, according to the Visa Restrictions Index.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Page 7, Article 18 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2016-10-18.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Refworld | Law No. (46) of 1963 - Iraqi Nationality". Refworld. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
- ^ <Simon, Reeva S.; Tejirian, Eleanor Harvey (2004). "4. The Evolution of the Iran-Iraq Border". The Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921. Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-13293-0.
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