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NIGER

CITIZENSHIP: Information on the basis for Nigerienne citizenship laws was not provided.

BY BIRTH: Child born within the territory of Niger, regardless of the nationality of the parents.

BY DESCENT: Child, at least one of whose parents is a Nigerienne citizen, regardless of the child's country of birth.

BY NATURALIZATION: Acquisition of Nigerienne citizenship is possible upon grant by Presidential Decree.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED.

LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:

VOLUNTARY: Voluntary renunciation of Nigerienne citizenship is permitted by law. Contact Embassy for details and required paperwork.

INVOLUNTARY: The following is grounds for involuntary loss of Nigerian citizenship: Person voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship.

ANY QUESTIONS concerning citizenship, or requests for renunciation of citizenship, should be directed to the address below:

Embassy of the Republic of Niger Consular Section 2204 R St., NW Washington, DC 20008

Embassy/Consular Telephone: 202-483-4224/25/26/27 Fax: 202-483-3169

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