Somali nationality law


The Somali nationality law is dictated by the Federal Constitution, adopted on August 1, 2012. According to Article 54, the allocation of powers and resources between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Federal Republic of Somalia's constituent Federal Member States shall be negotiated and agreed upon by the Federal Government and the Federal Member States, except in matters pertaining to citizenship and immigration, foreign affairs, national defense, and monetary policy.

Naturalisation

One mode of acquiring Somali citizenship is by grant. A person who is granted Somali nationality must renounce any previous nationalities.

Honorary citizenship

There is a category of citizenship that may granted to persons who have performed exceptional services to the state. This form of citizenship limits the citizen from engaging in any political office or military service. Grant of this form of citizenship shall only be conferred upon approval of the President upon proposal of the Prime Minister.