Citizenship Statute, 2026

ENACTED by the Koru of the Hokorian State under the authority of the Council of Advisors Charter.

Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Short Title

1. This Statute may be cited as the Citizenship Statute, 2026.

Section 2- Commencement

1. This Statute shall come into force on a date appointed by the Koru of the Hokorian State.

Section 3- Interpretation

1. “State” means the Hokorian State.
2. “Citizen” means a person recognised as belonging to the State.
3. “Minor” means a person under the age of eighteen years.
4. “Qualifying offence” means an offence designated by the Koru as qualifying for loss, refusal or restriction of citizenship.
5. “Register of Citizens” means the register maintained under this Statute.

Part II- Acquisition of Citizenship

Section 4- Citizenship by Birth and Adoption

1. A person is a citizen by birth if:
2. they were born within the territory of the State; or
3. they were born outside the territory of the State to at least one parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who is a citizen.
4. A person is a citizen by adoption if they are legally adopted by at least one parent, grandparent or great-grandparent who is a citizen.

Section 5- Citizenship by Registration

1. A person may be registered as a citizen if they are:
2. the spouse of a citizen;
3. the minor child of a citizen who is not otherwise a citizen by birth;
4. a minor who has been in the care of the State for at least one calendar year; or
5. a recipient of an award of citizenship by the Koru.
6. A person shall not be registered as a citizen if:
7. a lawful instrument prohibits recognition as a citizen;
8. they are charged with a qualifying offence;
9. they have been found guilty of a qualifying offence within the previous two calendar years and are aged fifteen or over; or
10. they have previously renounced citizenship.
11. Registration of citizenship is at the discretion of the Koru.

Section 6- Citizenship by Naturalisation

1. A person may apply for naturalisation if:
2. they have resided in the State for five consecutive calendar years; and
3. they have made such declaration or affirmation as the Koru may require.
4. A person shall not be naturalised if:
5. a lawful instrument prohibits recognition as a citizen;
6. they are charged with a qualifying offence;
7. they have been found guilty of a qualifying offence within the previous two calendar years and are aged fifteen or over; or
8. they have previously renounced citizenship.
9. Naturalisation is granted at the discretion of the Koru.

Section 7- Citizenship by Award

1. The Koru may award citizenship to any person.
2. An award of citizenship shall not be made where the person:
3. is subject to a lawful prohibition;
4. is charged with a qualifying offence; or
5. has been found guilty of a qualifying offence within the previous two calendar years and is aged fifteen or over.

Part III- Loss and Renunciation

Section 8- Renunciation of Citizenship

1. A citizen may renounce citizenship if:
2. they are not a minor;
3. they are of sound mind and full capacity; and
4. renunciation would not render them stateless.
5. A person with legal responsibility for a minor citizen may renounce the minor’s citizenship if:
6. the person is of sound mind and full capacity; and
7. the minor would not be rendered stateless.
8. Upon renunciation, the person ceases to be a citizen.

Section 9- Revocation of Citizenship

1. The Koru may revoke citizenship where a person:
2. acquired citizenship through fraud or misrepresentation;
3. has been convicted of a qualifying offence within five calendar years of acquiring citizenship by naturalisation or award and is aged fifteen or over; or
4. retains citizenship of a restricted state after notice given by the Koru.
5. Citizenship shall not be revoked where the person:
6. is a minor; or
7. would be rendered stateless.
8. A revocation may occur upon request of a lawful authority where authorised by instrument.

Part IV- Restoration

Section 10- Restoration After Renunciation

1. A person may restore citizenship renounced as a minor upon attaining adulthood unless prohibited by lawful instrument.
2. A person may restore citizenship renounced while lacking capacity unless prohibited by lawful instrument.

Section 11- Restoration After Revocation

1. A person may restore citizenship following revocation where the Koru so determines and any required declaration has been made.

Part V- Miscellaneous

Section 12- Dual and Restricted Citizenship

1. A citizen may hold another citizenship where permitted by the Koru.
2. The Koru may impose conditions on dual citizenship.
3. The Koru may designate states or territories as restricted.
4. A public record of restricted citizenships shall be maintained.

Section 13- Qualifying Offences

1. The Koru may designate offences as qualifying offences.
2. A public record of qualifying offences shall be maintained.

Section 14- Register of Citizens

1. A Register of Citizens shall be maintained under authority of the Koru.
2. The form, access and administration of the Register shall be as determined by regulation.

Part VI- Final Provisions

Section 15- Relationship to Other Law

1. This Statute shall be interpreted consistently with the Civil Status and Protections Charter and the Fundamental Rights Charter.
2. This Statute may be amended, suspended or repealed in accordance with the Council of Advisors Charter.