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Countries with Birthright Citizenship

Countries with Birthright Citizenship: compare 81 countries on 2 metrics.

Law81 countries · 2 metricsUpdated Oct 28, 2026Original page
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American SamoaRestrictedIf t least one parent is a US citizen.
Antigua and BarbudaUnrestricted—
ArgentinaUnrestricted—
AustraliaRestrictedIf one parent is citizen or permanent resident or if child has lived in country for 10 years.
AzerbaijanRestrictedIf one parent is citizen.
BahrainRestrictedIf father was born in Bahrain.
BarbadosUnrestricted—
BelgiumRestrictedIf one parent was born in Belgium and has lived there for 10 years, or 5 years before child's birth.
BelizeUnrestricted—
BoliviaUnrestricted—
BrazilUnrestricted—
CambodiaRestrictedIf parents are born and living legally in Cambodia.
CanadaUnrestricted—
ChadUnrestrictedUnrestricted, but child chooses to opt in or out at age 18.
ChileUnrestrictedChild can choose to opt in or out.
ChinaRestrictedIf child is born to stateless parents who have settled in China.
ColombiaRestrictedIf one parent is citizen or legal resident.
Costa RicaUnrestricted—
CubaUnrestricted—
CyprusRestrictedIf one parent is citizen or born in country.
DominicaUnrestricted—
Dominican RepublicRestrictedMildly restricted, for children born to individuals were "in transit".
EcuadorUnrestricted—
EgyptRestrictedIf one parent was also born in Egypt, or if parents are unknown.
El SalvadorUnrestricted—
FijiUnrestricted—
FinlandRestrictedIf mother is citizen and born in country or if father is a citizen and married to mother.
FranceRestrictedIf one parent is French citizen or born in France. Or upon 18th birthday if you've lived in France at least 5 years since age 11.
GermanyRestrictedIf at least one parent has a permanent residence permit and has lived in Germany at least 5 years.
GreeceRestrictedIf parents live in Greece 5-10 years and child attends preschool, or if child has unknown or no other nationality at birth.
GrenadaUnrestricted—
GuatemalaUnrestricted—
GuyanaUnrestricted—
HondurasUnrestricted—
Hong KongRestrictedComplicated compatibilities with mainland China.
IndiaRestrictedIf one parent is citizen and the other a citizen or legal migrant.
IndonesiaRestrictedIf at least one parent is Indonesian citizen. Citizenship can also be granted to a permanent resident who has lived in Indonesia for a given period of time through naturalization, as long as the parents are stateless, or unknown.
IranRestrictedIf one parent was born in Iran.
IrelandRestrictedIf one parent has legally resided for 3 of the previous 4 years before birth.
IsraelRestrictedChildren born in Israel who have no other citizenship can apply for Israeli citizenship between ages of 18-21.
ItalyRestrictedIf one of parent's descendant was a citizen, or if child has lived in country untill 18th birthday, or if child is 21 and has lived in country for 3 years.
JamaicaUnrestricted—
JapanRestrictedIf born to "stateless" or unknown parents.
LatviaRestrictedIf parents are residents.
LesothoUnrestricted—
LuxembourgRestrictedIf at least one parent was born in country, or if child has lived in country 5 straight years after the age of 12.
MacauRestrictedComplicated compatibilities with mainland China.
MalaysiaRestrictedIf one parent is a citizen or permanent resident.
MaltaRestrictedIf one parent is citizen or born in country.
MexicoUnrestricted—
MongoliaRestrictedIf parents are valid residents or unidentified. Child can apply for citizenship at age 16.
MoroccoRestrictedIf parents were born in Morocco, child can register for citizenship.
NamibiaRestrictedIf one parent was also born in or regularly lives in Namibia.
NetherlandsRestrictedIf one parent is a citizen and lives in the country at the time of the child's birth, or if a grandparent had their main residence in the country on the day of the parent's birth.
New ZealandRestrictedIf one parent is citizen or permanent resident or if child is stateless.
NicaraguaUnrestricted—
PakistanUnrestrictedWith exceptions (e.g., children of diplomats).
PanamaUnrestricted—
ParaguayUnrestricted—
PeruUnrestricted—
PortugalRestrictedIf child is born with no other nationality, or child petitions for citizenship and one parent lived in Portugal for 1+ years before child's birth.
Saint Kitts and NevisUnrestricted—
Saint LuciaUnrestricted—
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesUnrestricted—
Sao Tome and PrincipeRestrictedIf parents are residents.
SingaporeRestrictedIf one parent is Singaporean.
South AfricaRestrictedIf parents are citizens or permanent residents.
SpainRestrictedIf one parent was born in Spain or if parents are stateless.
SudanRestrictedIf father was born in Sudan.
SwedenRestrictedIf one parent is citizen (for children born before April 1, 2015).
TaiwanRestrictedIf parents are Taiwanese citizens or if parents are stateless or unknown.
TanzaniaUnrestrictedExcept for children of a father who has diplomatic immunity, or parents who were enemy aliens.
ThailandRestrictedIf parents are legal residents for at least five years.
Trinidad and TobagoUnrestricted—
TunisiaRestrictedIf father and grandfather were born in Tunisia. Child must claim citizenship before age 20.
TuvaluUnrestricted—
UkraineRestrictedIf parents have refugee status in Ukraine, or if child is stateless.
United KingdomRestrictedIf one parent is citizen or legally settled in the country or if child has lived in country for 10 years.
United StatesUnrestricted—
UruguayUnrestricted—
VenezuelaUnrestricted—

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Where does this countries with birthright citizenship data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: More than 30 other countries recognize birthright citizenship — here's the full list - Business Insider; Countries who offer Birthright Citizenship - WorldAtlas; Jus soli - Wiki; Countries with Birthright Citizenship - Global Citizen Solutions. Last updated 2026-10-28.

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