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GABON

CITIZENSHIP: Basis for citizenship law was not provided.

BY BIRTH: Birth within the territory of Gabon does not automatically confer citizenship. The exception is a child born to unknown parents within Gabon.

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

BY NATURALIZATION: Gabonese citizenship may be acquired upon fulfillment of the following conditions: Person must prove relinquishment of former citizenship and have resided within the country for at least 10 years.

DUAL CITIZENSHIP: NOT RECOGNIZED.

LOSS OF CITIZENSHIP:

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

INVOLUNTARY: The following is grounds for involuntary loss of Gabonese 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 Gabonese Republic Consular Section 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007

Embassy/Consular Section: 202-797-1000 Fax: 202-332-0668

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