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Peruvian nationality law
According to the Peruvian Constitution and nationality legislation passed in 1996 as well as an executive order declared in 1997, Peruvian nationality can be passed by birth via jus soli or by registration if born overseas and duly registered at a Peruvian embassy or consulate before the child reaches 18 years of age. In addition, infants or minor children found abandoned on Peruvian territory are assumed to be Peruvian citizens. This is consistent with the nationality law of most countries of the Americas.
Those children born overseas to Peruvian mothers or fathers who were not registered before reaching 18 years of age can acquire Peruvian nationality by choice if:
A petition is made to the Directorate of Naturalizations and Immigration (DIGEMIN). For this the petitioner must be resident in the Republic of Peru.
Foreigners can also acquire Peruvian nationality, including:
Minor children born overseas to foreign parents who, having lived in the territory of the republic for five years, can elect to acquire Peruvian nationality at 18 years of age.
Foreigners married to Peruvian spouses may acquire Peruvian nationality after two years of marriage and domicile in Peru.
Dual or Multiple Nationality
In common with many other Ibero-American countries, Peru's 1993 constitution explicitly states that nationals of Latin American countries and Spain do not lose their nationality upon acquiring Peruvian citizenship (many Latin American countries and Spain have similar reciprocal laws). In practice, Multiple citizenship is acknowledged and accepted by Peru and its consular and diplomatic staff.
See also
Nationality law
Passport
Multiple citizenship
References
Peruvian Directorate of Naturalizations and Migration (in Spanish)
Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Relations (in Spanish)
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