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Citizenship
is based upon the Constitution of Guyana, dated
1980. Persons who
were citizens of
Guyana before the date of the Constitution
remain citizens of Guyana. Persons who were
already spouses of these people are entitled to
register as citizens of Guyana. (UKC-Commonwealth
Nation).
There are four legal ways
for obtaining Guyana citizenship:
Birth: Child born
after 1980 in the territory of Guyana, regardless
of the nationality of the parents. The exception
is a child born to parents who are diplomatic
personnel, neither of whom is a citizen of Guyana.
Descent: Child born
abroad after 1980, either of whose parents is a
native-born citizen of Guyana.
Marriage:
Foreign citizen who marries a citizen of Guyana
after 1980 is eligible to register for
citizenship.
Naturalization: Foreign citizen can apply
for Guyana citizenship by naturalization (if meets
the
criteria).
Dual Citizenship:
Being
non-resident of Guyana, you have a legal right to
apply for Guyana citizenship by naturalization.
Guyana citizens by naturalization are not forced
to any obligations (such as serving in the army,
etc).
Loss of
citizenship: Voluntary
renunciation of Guyanese citizenship is permitted
by law. Contact the Embassy for details and
required paperwork.
Any additional legal
information about legal
basis for Guyana or Suriname
citizenship by naturalization is available upon
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