Does new zealand give citizenship by birth
In New Zealand, citizenship is acquired through various means, including birth, descent, adoption, and naturalization. Here's a breakdown of how citizenship is acquired by birth in New Zealand:
Birth in New Zealand
A person born in New Zealand on or after January 1, 2006, automatically acquires New Zealand citizenship if at least one parent is a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident at the time of birth. This is known as "jus soli" or "birthright citizenship."
Birth abroad to a New Zealand citizen parent
A person born abroad to a New Zealand citizen parent may also acquire New Zealand citizenship by birth. This applies if the parent was a New Zealand citizen at the time of the child's birth, regardless of the parent's residency status.
Exceptions
There are some exceptions to the rule:
- Birth to a diplomatic representative: If a child is born to a diplomatic representative of a foreign country in New Zealand, they may not automatically acquire New Zealand citizenship.
- Birth to a parent who is not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident: If a child is born in New Zealand to parents who are not New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, they may not automatically acquire New Zealand citizenship.
Registration of citizenship
In some cases, a person may need to register their New Zealand citizenship, even if they were born in New Zealand or to a New Zealand citizen parent. This may be necessary if the person's birth was not registered with the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs or if their citizenship was not automatically acquired at birth.
Overall, New Zealand's citizenship by birth rules are designed to ensure that children born in New Zealand or to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents abroad are automatically granted citizenship, unless there are specific exceptions.