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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991

Citizenship by descent

Jurisdiction
Zambia
Provision
36
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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Citizenship by descent A person born outside Zambia is a citizen by descent if, at the date of that person’s birth, at least one parent of that person is or was a citizen by birth or descent.

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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 · media.zambialii.org · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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