Title I — Nationality
This title governs the acquisition, loss, registration, and evidence of Kaharagian nationality.
Chapter 1 — General Provisions
| Article | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Article 1 | Nature of Nationality | Kaharagian nationality is a permanent legal bond between an individual, the Sovereign, and the community of Kaharagian nationals. |
| Article 2 | Effects of Nationality | The possession of Kaharagian nationality establishes personal status under the laws of the State and entitles the national to:. |
| Article 3 | Classes of Nationality | Kaharagian nationality is conferred in one of the following classes:. |
| Article 4 | Dual and Multiple Nationality | Kaharagian law does not require the renunciation of a foreign nationality as a condition of acquiring or retaining Kaharagian nationality, unless the Sovereign directs otherwise by decree in a particular case. |
| Article 5 | Exclusive Modes of Acquisition and Loss | Kaharagian nationality may be acquired and lost only in the forms and under the conditions established by this Code, subject to the sovereign prerogative under Article 21. |
| Article 6 | Publication and Recording | Every sovereign decree conferring, confirming, or terminating nationality shall be:. |
Chapter 2 — Acquisition of Nationality
| Article | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Article 7 | Modes of Acquisition | Nationality of Kaharagia may be acquired:. |
| Article 8 | Acquisition by Descent | A child born to at least one parent who is a Kaharagian national at the time of the child's birth acquires Kaharagian nationality at birth, by operation of law. |
| Article 9 | Acquisition by Adoption | A minor child who is fully adopted by a Kaharagian national in accordance with the laws of the State, or in accordance with the laws of a foreign jurisdiction recognised by the State, acquires Kaharagian nationality upon sovereign decree. |
| Article 10 | Acquisition by Marriage | The foreign spouse of a Kaharagian national may be admitted to Kaharagian nationality upon sovereign decree, following a valid marriage recognised under the laws of the State. |
| Article 11 | Acquisition by Grant | The Sovereign may, by decree, confer Kaharagian nationality upon any person by way of naturalisation or exceptional favour. |
| Article 12 | Extension to Minor Children | When a person is granted Kaharagian nationality under Article 9, Article 10, or Article 11, any of their children who are minors at the time of the decree shall likewise acquire Kaharagian nationality, provided that:. |
| Article 13 | Reacquisition of Nationality | A person who has lost Kaharagian nationality by voluntary renunciation under Article 15 may apply to the Sovereign, through the Royal Chancellery, for reacquisition of nationality. |
Chapter 3 — Loss of Nationality
| Article | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Article 14 | Modes of Loss | Kaharagian nationality may be lost only:; The loss of nationality by a parent does not, by itself, affect the nationality of the parent's children, except where expressly provided by decree and in accordance with the best interests of the child. |
| Article 15 | Voluntary Renunciation | A Kaharagian national who also holds another nationality may petition the Sovereign, through the Royal Chancellery, for permission to renounce Kaharagian nationality. |
| Article 16 | Deprivation | A national may be deprived of Kaharagian nationality by sovereign decree where the national has:. |
| Article 17 | Prevention of Statelessness | The State shall, in applying this Code and exercising the sovereign prerogative, avoid rendering any person stateless. |
Chapter 4 — Register and Evidence
| Article | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Article 18 | National Register of Kaharagian Nationals | The National Register of Kaharagian Nationals is maintained and authenticated by the Royal Chancellery. |
| Article 19 | Evidence of Nationality | The legal status of Kaharagian nationality is evidenced exclusively by registration in the National Register of Kaharagian Nationals. |
Chapter 5 — Transitional and Exceptional Provisions
| Article | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Article 20 | Existing Nationals | Persons recognised as Kaharagian nationals prior to the entry into force of this Code shall be entered in the National Register without further formality, on the basis of existing decrees or records. |
| Article 21 | Sovereign Prerogative | The Sovereign is a Kaharagian national by virtue of the office. Members of the Royal House hold such nationality as Royal House Law may provide. |