Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Title and effect

1. This Act shall be known as the Hokorian Citizenship Act, 2026.
2. This Act shall have effect immediately upon the Constitution of the Hokorian State coming into force.

Section 2- Interpretation

1. “Citizen” means a person recognised as a Hokorian citizen under the Constitution and the law.
2. “Government” means the executive authority of the Hokorian State.
3. “Register of Citizens” means the official record of all citizens maintained under this Act.
4. “Minor” means a person under the age of eighteen years.
5. “Restricted state” means a state or entity designated under Section 8 of this Act.
6. “Application for citizenship” means any request for recognition, registration or naturalisation as a citizen.
7. “Serious risk to the State” means conduct by a person which:
8. Involves participation in or support for violence against the State or its people,
9. Involves attempts to undermine or overthrow the constitutional order of the State,
10. Involves deliberate and significant harm to the security, stability or lawful institutions of the State,
11. Involves persistent or severe criminal conduct that threatens public safety within the State.

Part II- Awarding and Recognition of Citizenship

Section 3- General requirements for recognition

1. Citizenship shall be awarded or recognised by the Government in accordance with this Act:
   • All decisions must be lawful, reasonable and recorded,
   • No person shall be refused recognition without a clear reason.
2. A person recognised as a citizen shall be entered into the Register of Citizens.
3. Recognition of citizenship shall take effect upon confirmation by the Government.

Section 4- Applications and required information

1. Any person applying for citizenship or confirmation of citizenship shall provide the following information:
   • First name or names,
   • Middle name or names if applicable,
   • Last name or family name,
   • Date of birth,
   • Gender identity,
   • Country or territory of residence,
   • Other citizenships held,
   • Marital status.
2. The Government may request additional information where necessary to verify an application.
3. An application may be refused where the required information is not provided or is clearly false.

Section 5- Verification and registration

1. The Government shall verify all claims to citizenship before recognition:
   • Evidence may include official records, declarations or other credible proof,
   • Lack of formal documents shall not prevent recognition where sufficient evidence exists.
2. Upon verification, the person shall be registered as a citizen.
3. The Register of Citizens shall be maintained under the authority of the Government.

Part III- Restrictions, Dual Citizenship and Loss

Section 6- General restrictions on citizenship

1. Citizenship may be refused, restricted or delayed where:
   • The application involves fraud or misrepresentation,
   • The person poses a serious risk to the State,
   • The person is subject to a lawful restriction under this Act.
2. Any restriction must be proportionate and justified.
3. No restriction shall result in a person becoming stateless.

Section 7- Dual citizenship

1. A citizen may hold citizenship of another state or entity.
2. Dual citizenship shall be permitted unless restricted under this Act.
3. A citizen must declare any other citizenship they hold when applying or updating their record.

Section 8- Restricted states and entities

1. The Parliament may designate a state or entity as a restricted state:
   • Such designation must be made by law,
   • A public record of restricted states shall be maintained.
2. The Government may impose limits on holding citizenship of a restricted state:
   • This may include refusal of new applications,
   • This may include requiring a person to renounce another citizenship.
3. Any restriction must be applied consistently and must not result in statelessness.

Part IV- Revocation, Renunciation and Restoration

Section 9- Renunciation of citizenship

1. A citizen may renounce their citizenship if:
   • They are not a minor,
   • They are of sound mind,
   • Renunciation will not make them stateless.
2. Renunciation shall take effect upon confirmation by the Government.
3. A person who renounces citizenship shall cease to be a citizen.
4. A minor may renounce their citizenship through the Court:
   • The application must be made with the consent of a parent or legal guardian,
   • The Court must be satisfied that the renunciation is in the best interests of the minor,
   • The Court must ensure that the minor will not become stateless.
5. A parent or legal guardian may apply to the Court to renounce the citizenship of a minor in their care:
   • The Court must be satisfied that the parent or guardian is acting lawfully and in the best interests of the minor,
   • The Court must ensure that the minor will not become stateless.

Section 10- Revocation of citizenship

1. Citizenship may be revoked by the Court in accordance with this Act:
   • Where citizenship was obtained through fraud or misrepresentation,
   • Where the person poses a serious risk to the State.
2. Citizenship shall not be revoked where:
   • The person is a minor,
   • The person would become stateless.
3. A person whose citizenship is revoked shall cease to be a citizen.

Section 11- Restoration of citizenship

1. A person may have their citizenship restored:
   • Where they were a minor at the time of renunciation or revocation,
   • Where they were not of sound mind at that time,
   • Where decided by the Koru or the Prime Minister.
2. Restoration shall take effect upon confirmation by the Government.
3. A restored citizen shall be entered into the Register of Citizens.

Part V- Records and Final Provisions

Section 12- Register of Citizens

1. A Register of Citizens shall be maintained:
   • It shall contain the information required under Section 4,
   • It shall be kept accurate and up to date.
2. Access to the Register shall be regulated by law.
3. The Government shall ensure the security and integrity of the Register.

Section 13- Legal interpretation and consistency

1. This Act shall govern all matters relating to citizenship unless otherwise provided by law.
2. Any inconsistency with other legislation shall be resolved in favour of this Act.
3. All authorities shall act consistently with this Act when making decisions on citizenship.