ORGANIC LAW No 002/2021.OL OF 16/07/2021 GOVERNING RWANDAN NATIONALITY | 002/2021.OL OF 16/07/2021 — Rwanda law | Esheria

ORGANIC LAW No 002/2021.OL OF 16/07/2021 GOVERNING RWANDAN NATIONALITY

This article says the Organic Law governs Rwandan nationality.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
002/2021.OL OF 16/07/2021
Status
In force
Version
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Language
mul
Updated
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This article says the Organic Law governs Rwandan nationality. This article defines key terms used in the Organic Law, including age of majority, Rwandan origin, Minister, territory of Rwanda, Rwandan nationality, stateless person, foreigner, and foundling. This article says Rwandan nationality has two categories: nationality by origin and nationality by acquisition. Rwandan nationality may be proved by specified identity documents. A person of Rwandan origin may apply for Rwandan nationality by origin.