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Receive notificationsConvention on Certain Questions relating to the Conflict of Nationality Laws
PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 12-04-1930 | 10-11-1937 (R) | 08-02-1938 | ||
| Austria | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Belgium | 12-04-1930 | 04-04-1939 (R) | 03-07-1939 | ||
| Brazil | 19-09-1931 (A) | 01-07-1937 | |||
| Canada | 12-04-1930 | 06-04-1934 (R) | 01-07-1937 | 15-05-1996 | 15-05-1997 |
| Chile | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| China | 12-04-1930 | 14-02-1935 (R) | 01-07-1937 | ||
| Colombia | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Cuba | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Cyprus | 27-03-1970 (Su) | 16-08-1960 | |||
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Denmark | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Egypt | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| El Salvador | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Estonia | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Eswatini | 18-09-1970 (A) | 17-12-1970 | |||
| Fiji | 12-06-1972 (Su) | 10-10-1970 | |||
| France | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Germany | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Greece | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Hungary | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Iceland | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| India | 12-04-1930 | 07-10-1935 (R) | 01-07-1937 | ||
| Ireland | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Italy | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Japan | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Kiribati | 29-11-1983 (Su) | 12-07-1979 | |||
| Latvia | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Lesotho | 04-11-1974 (Su) | 04-10-1966 | |||
| Liberia | 16-09-2005 (A) | 15-12-2005 | |||
| Luxembourg | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Malta | 16-08-1966 (Su) | 21-09-1964 | |||
| Mauritius | 18-07-1969 (Su) | 12-03-1968 | |||
| Mexico | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Monaco | 27-04-1931 (A) | 01-07-1937 | |||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 12-04-1930 | 02-04-1937 (R) | 01-07-1937 | ||
| Norway | 16-03-1931 (A) | 01-07-1937 | |||
| Pakistan | 29-07-1953 (Su) | 15-08-1947 | |||
| Peru | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Poland | 12-04-1930 | 15-06-1934 (R) | 01-07-1937 | ||
| Portugal | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| South Africa | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Spain | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Sweden | 12-04-1930 | 06-07-1933 (R) | 01-07-1937 | ||
| Switzerland | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| United Kingdom | 12-04-1930 | 06-04-1934 (R) | 01-07-1937 | ||
| Uruguay | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991) | 12-04-1930 | ||||
| Zimbabwe | 01-12-1998 (Su) | 18-04-1980 |
Extensions
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus) | 01-07-1937 | |
| Alderney | 01-07-1937 | |
| Anguilla | 01-07-1937 | |
| Bermuda | 01-07-1937 | |
| British Antarctic Territory | 01-07-1937 | |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | 01-07-1937 | |
| British Virgin Islands | 01-07-1937 | |
| Cayman Islands | 01-07-1937 | |
| Ducie and Oeno Islands | 01-07-1937 | |
| Falkland Islands | 01-07-1937 | |
| Gibraltar | 01-07-1937 | |
| Guernsey | 01-07-1937 | |
| Jersey | 01-07-1937 | |
| Man, Isle of | 01-07-1937 | |
| Montserrat | 01-07-1937 | |
| Pitcairn Islands | 01-07-1937 | |
| Saint-Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | 01-07-1937 | |
| South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands | 01-07-1937 | |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 01-07-1937 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Lesotho | Yes | No |
| Malta | Yes | No |
| Mauritius | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| Sweden | Yes | No |
Brazil
19-09-1931
With reservations as regards Articles 5, 6, 7, 16 and 17, which Brazil will not adopt
owing to difficulties with which it has to contend in connection with principles forming
the basis of its internal legislation.
China
14-02-1935
Subject to reservation as regards Article 4.
Lesotho
02-02-1975
In accordance with article 20 of the Convention, the Government of the Kingdom of
Lesotho declares that the second paragraph of article 6 of the Convention shall not
apply so as to give effect to a declaration of renunciation of the citizenship of
Lesotho if such declaration is made during any war in which Lesotho is engaged, or
if the Government of Lesotho considers such declaration otherwise not conducive to
the public good.
Malta
16-08-1966
In accordance with article 20 of the Convention, the Government of Malta declares
that:
(a) The second paragraph of article 6 of the Convention shall not apply in Malta so
as to give immediate effect to a declaration of renunciation of citizenship of Malta,
if such declaration is made during any war in which Malta may be engaged or if in
the opinion of the Government of Malta such declaration is otherwise contrary to the
public policy;
(b) Article 16 of the Convention shall not apply to an illegitimate child born outside
Malta.
Mauritius
18-07-1969
In accordance with article 20 of the Convention the Government of Mauritius declares
that the second paragraph of article 6 of the Convention shall not apply in Mauritius
so as to give effect to a declaration of renunciation of the citizenship of Mauritius,
if such declaration is made during any war in which Mauritius is engaged.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
02-04-1937
Excluding the provisions of Articles 8, 9 and 10 of the Convention.
Sweden
06-07-1933
The Swedish Government declares that it does not accept to be bound by the provisions
of the second sentence of Article 11, in the case where the wife referred to in the
article, after recovering the nationality of her country of origin, fails to establish
her ordinary residence in that country.