Sudan - Apply for a Dual Citizenship

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Procedure

1.The applicant should start by visiting the immigration office to find out what is required and the procedure of obtaining Sudanese citizenship;

2.The applicant then goes ahead to prepare the entire required document. At this stage the applicant is argued to ensure all documents required are in a recognized language and if not documents must be translated and certified as true copies;

3.Thereafter the applicant proceeds with obtaining a citizenship application form and in this case, the applicant should ensure that the obtained application form is the right one prescribed for the type of citizenship he / she needs to obtain. The applicant then fills the form carefully and accurately;

4.After filling form, the then submits together with the required documents to the citizenship issuing department;

5.When documents are received, the issuing authority examines and assesses them and if necessary inquiry / investigation about the applicant is done and the applicant may be called for an interview or he /she may be asked for addition information and addition documents if required;

6.If the documents are approved the applicant must then make payment for any prescribed fees;

7.And thereafter citizenship is granted;

8.When citizenship is granted, applicants for citizenship by naturalization and by marriage shall have to make an oath of allegiance;

9.Thereafter a certificate of naturalization is issued to the applicant;

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Required Documents

1.Personal identification documents

2.Passport photos

3.Birth certificate

4.Marriage certificates (applicants for citizenship by marriage)

5.Proof of residence in Sudan (like utility bills, residence certificate)

6.Proof of parenthood / guardianship (applications for minors / unsound mind applicants)

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate General of Passports and Immigration

Telephone No.: 00249183792695 / 00249183771084

Fax: 00249183798235

Email: info@ passport.gov.sde:

Website: http://passport.gov.sd/

Ministry of Interior (MOI), Sudan

P.O Box 873, Khartoum, Sudan

Email address: [email protected]

Website: http://www.moi.gov.sd/

Eligibility

• Applicants must be twenty one (21) years and above.
• Other eligibility requirements vary basing on the type of citizenship the applicant wishes to acquire and is detailed as below:
  • Citizenship by Marriage: A foreign woman married to a Sudan citizen is eligible
  • Citizenship by Birth: a child born in Sudan to unknown parents;
  • Citizenship by descent: A child born to a parent (either father or mother) or both parents of Sudanese Nationality;
  • Citizenship by naturalization: An applicant must be a foreigner who has resided in the country continuously for a period of more than five (5) years;

Fees

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Validity

Valid as long as it is not renounced voluntarily or revoked involuntarily

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Processing Time

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Instructions

1. Dual citizenship is not recognized in Sudan;
2. Applicant must be ready to renounce any other citizenship held;
3. Applicants for citizenship by naturalization must have resided in the country continuously for a period of more than five (5) years;
4. Applicants must be a legal adult;
5. Applicants for naturalization must know and understand the Arabic language;
6. Applicants must be of good moral character with no criminal record;
7. Applicant must have an interest in staying in the country permanently;
8. Applicants for citizenship by naturalization must be in good health;
9. Applicants must be ready to declare loyalty to the country;
10. Applicants for citizenship by marriage should ensure that marriage should be according to the Sudanese law;
11. Applicants for citizenship by marriage an applicant should have been in marriage for at least two (2) years;
12. Children may be included on an application for citizenship;
13. Applicants for citizenship by naturalization are only issued with a citizenship certificate after an oath of allegiance is taken;
14. A person granted citizenship shall not have a right as a Sudanese national until after three (3) years from date of granting nationality;
15. Applicants abroad may apply through the Sudanese embassy or consular offices in your home or neighbouring countries;

Required Information

1.Name and address of applicant

2.Age of applicant

3.Type of citizenship being applied for

4.Address in Sudan (applicants for naturalization)

5.Original nationality

6.Country of origin

Need for the Document

Citizenship is an act of being a citizen of a given country. Sudan citizenship refers to the act of being a citizen of the country; citizenship in Sudan is obtained through submitting application to the immigration department under the Ministry of Interior. Sudan does not recognize Sudan Nationality; therefore any foreigner who wishes to apply for Sudan citizenship must be read to renounce 1st citizenship

Information which might help

1.A citizen of a given country is free to stay in the country with no limitations;

2.Naturalization encourages investment by foreigners;

3.A foreigner after obtaining citizenship is able to enjoy rights and benefits as any other citizens in the country;

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

http://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b56718.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_7820593_obtain-sudanese-citizenship.html

http://www.voanews.com/content/sudan-rejects-dual-citizenship-for-south-sudanese-125743243/142412.html

http://www.cmi.no/publications/file/3933-nationality-and-citizenship-questions-in-sudan.pdf

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