GambiaLong-term residence
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Gambian citizenship by naturalisation, open to those who do not opt for or qualify for citizenship by birth, descent or marriage.
This particular provision open up invitation to those who desire becoming Gambian citizen but may not either opt or qualify for becoming citizens by birth, descent or marriage to become citizen.
At least 15 years of continuous ordinary residence in The Gambia, after which the person may apply in the prescribed manner to be registered as a citizen by naturalisation. The official source does not state when the 15-year period begins.
**The constitution provides ‘’that a person who is not a citizen of the Gambia but who has been ordinarily residing in the Gambia for a continuous period of not less than 15 years may, apply in a prescribe manner to be register as a citizen of the Gambia by means of naturalization’’.**
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm which types of residence count towards the qualifying period.
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the absence and continuity rules for the qualifying period.
Besides 15 years' residence, the applicant must show good character and other qualifying requirements; the application includes permit copies/alien cards, a '19 questions form' completed by two responsible persons, FORM 20, a written life history, 4 passport photographs, marriage and family birth certificates where applicable, a police certificate of character and business registration certificates. Citizenship acquired by naturalisation can be revoked by the Minister of Interior for disloyalty or continued enjoyment of rights of another country.
Before one qualifies under this part, proof of not less than fifteen years residence in the country, good character and other qualifying requirements will be provided under the part dealing with eligibility criteria for naturalization must be presented and displayed.
* Documents such as permit copies, alien cards and other requirements as the case may be shall be producedfor verification and evidence based proof; * The **19 questions form** shall be completed by two responsible person(s) who knows and have knowledge about the applicant’s behavior, conduct, attitude and other antecedents; * A form otherwise known as the **FORM 20** shall be filled and returned; * A written narrative detailing the account of the applicant’s “**LIFE HISTORY****”****shall be completed;** * 4 passport size photographs;
* Marriage certificates where applicable; * Birth certificates of spouse and children of the applicants; * Certificate of character issued by the Inspector General of Police * Registration certificates of business(es) owned by applicant
It is instructive to note that, having acquired citizenship in any other forms order than by birth or descent, means that such status can be revoked by the Minister of Interior on the evidence that a person who is granted with citizenship through naturalization has ceased being loyal and showing allegiance to the Republic or where he is considered by evidence that he or she still continues to enjoy those rights and privileges vested on him or her in his or her country of aboard.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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