At present, 33 countries in the world (and two territories) have unrestricted birthright citizenship, also known as jus soli, and another 32 nations have some form of restricted birthright citizenship (see table after body text).

1 day ago · Countries with unconditional birthright citizenship are listed below: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica ...

14 hours ago · Understanding Birthright Citizenship: Jus Soli vs. Jus Sanguinis. In 2025, birthright citizenship remains a complex and often debated topic in immigration law, particularly in the United States.The concept encompasses two primary principles: jus soli ("right of soil") and jus sanguinis ("right of blood"), which determine how citizenship is granted at birth.

Dec 9, 2024 · In North America, the U.S. and both of its neighbors — Canada and Mexico — have unrestricted birthright citizenship, as do all seven Central American countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El...

Dec 13, 2024 · Birthright citizenship, or jus soli, is a principle that grants citizenship to individuals born in a specific country. While many nations follow this practice, its application varies. In some countries, it is unconditional, while others impose specific criteria.

Nov 21, 2024 · Countries with birthright citizenship, also known as jus soli, grant automatic citizenship to individuals born within their borders, regardless of their parents’ nationality or legal status. This form of citizenship offers a simple path to getting a passport for those born in qualifying countries.

Jan 11, 2023 · Birthright citizenship (Jus soli) is a legislative policy under which any child born within a country's border is automatically given citizenship in that country, even if their parents are not citizens. Currently, 35 nations in the world have unrestricted birthright citizenship.

Oct 30, 2018 · Birthright citizenship is a policy whereby a child is granted citizenship by the country they are born in. The United States has recognized birthright citizenship, or "jus soli" as it's...

Oct 30, 2018 · Almost all European, African, Asian, and Oceanic countries grant their citizenship through the principle of jus sanguinis, meaning "right of blood," whereby children inherit citizenship through their parents but not their birthplace. The …

While most of the countries that provide for unrestricted birthright citizenship are located in the Western Hemisphere, many nations around the world make birthright citizenship conditional on the legal status of the parents, or the age and length of residency in the country of the person applying for citizenship based on the fact of his or her ...