…and eligibility requirements foreign workers must meet before applying for British citizenshipMost foreign workers face a minimum of 6 years in the UK before they can qualify, while spouses of British citizens follow a shorter pathApplicants must also pass a life in the UK test, prove English language ability, and meet…

Spain's government has outlined three specific categories of travellers whose visa applications will face automatic denialOne of the categories targets those who have already used up their 90-day allowance in the Schengen Area within the past 180 daysThe Spanish government published the conditions directly on its offic…

…ranging from voting in elections to defending the country if the need arisesAustralia's citizenship responsibilities apply to all naturalised citizens, regardless of where they were bornPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Australian government h…

…nationals aged between 56 and 72All three Nigerians are accused of obtaining American citizenship through fraud, concealed identities, or wilful misrepresentation during naturalisation proceedingsThe filings are part of what the DOJ described as the largest coordinated denaturalisation effort in US Department of Justic…

The US said citizenship may be lost through treason, denaturalisation or other specific legal actionsApplying for foreign citizenship with intent to give up US nationality can lead to citizenship lossAmericans who renounce citizenship may need a visa to re-enter the United StatesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a prefer…

…any time restrictions.Also called "settlement," ILR serves as the gateway to British citizenship and entitles holders to apply for certain benefits if they meet the eligibility criteria. UK identifies who can stay permanently in Britain in 2026. Photo Pool, Tim Grist PhotographyImagesThe residency requirement to qualif…

…rising sea levels driven by climate change, prompting the government to launch a paid citizenship programme aimed at funding the relocation of people and infrastructure.Five top countries that changed their namesEarlier, Legit.ng reported that several nations across the world have in recent years changed their official…

…to the Economic Times on Sunday, new guidelines issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on July 29, 2026, require applicants to have an existing employment relationship with a foreign employer before they can qualify for the permit. Under the revised policy, foreign workers whose employment would only be…

…a related story, Legit.ng reported that Germany had put an end to its fast-track citizenship route and published new requirements that foreign applicants must meet.Germany shows jobs in high demandMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Germany had highlighted the occupations that are in high demand in the country…

The Swedish Parliament has passed new citizenship rules taking effect on June 6, 2026, with no transitional arrangements for pending applicationsApplicants must now live in Sweden for at least 8 years under the general rule, up from the previous 5-year requirementSweden introduced 4 new conditions covering residence du…

…many reportedly encouraged by social media posts claiming they would receive Spanish citizenship if they reached the enclave. Others were seen clinging to trucks as they crossed the border. Spanish officials said more than 49,000 migrants have since returned to Morocco. by Linda Ikeji at 02/08/2026 12:51 PM | Share thi…

…that could delay processing. In a post obtained from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s X handle on Saturday, the guidance encourages applicants to complete and submit their applications online, noting that the digital system helps identify missing information before submission. Applicants are also advi…

…the residency, age, and documentation requirements foreigners must meet to qualify for citizenshipThe list of compulsory documents includes proof of income, tax compliance certificates, and evidence of community serviceAdditional requirements beyond the nine listed documents are available on the Jamaican government's o…

…guarantee eligibility for a green card or other immigration benefits, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified.Under US immigration law, the agency evaluates whether a marriage is legally valid before approving immigration petitions. Donald Trump-led government lists 5 marriages not eligible fo…

Germany amended its Citizenship Act on October 30, 2025, scrapping the three-year fast-track naturalisation option introduced in 2024All citizenship applicants must now live in Germany for at least five years before qualifying, with no exceptions for exceptional integrationChancellor Merz said Germany will make integra…

…the UK without any time limit attached to their stay. It also opens a pathway to British citizenship for those who qualify.The guidance covers a range of circumstances, recognising that relationship breakdowns happen for different reasons. Migrants fleeing domestic violence or abuse are specifically identified as a gro…

Canada has clarified its citizenship rules for people born outside the country, emphasizing that citizenship claims are determined through a direct line of descent from a Canadian parent and the citizenship status of each person in that chain at the time of birth. The rules mean that people born abroad may be recognize…

…the United States after pleading guilty to illegal voting by aliens and false claim to citizenship. The United States Department of Justice announced this in a press statement on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Otuka, who resided in Katy, Houston, admitted she illegally voted in the 2020 federal election. She also pleaded gui…

South Africans call for investigation into Miss World South Africa Romanda Hombir's citizenship, claim she is not South African Some South Africans have called for an investigation into the citizenship of Miss World South Africa, Romanda Hombir, amid claims that she was born and raised outside the country. The calls, w…

…guidelines showing how long people with criminal records must wait before applying for citizenshipThe qualifying period varies based on the sentence received, ranging from two years for minor fines to 17 years for a six-year prison termPeople who have committed multiple crimes may face longer waiting periods than those…

…to have their nationality reinstated under national lawThe reinstatement of Qatari citizenship requires an Emiri decision and applies only to individuals who qualify under specific conditionsAmong the three conditions listed, applicants must show they have lived in Qatar for a minimum periodPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…

…We are asking for what every Nigerian is entitled to: security, dignity, equal citizenship, and the protection guaranteed by our Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Our communities should not remain invisible because they are remote. Our suffering should not be ignored because we are minorities. The time…

…(eTA) review, or upon arrival at a port of entry.According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a finding of inadmissibility can result in a visa denial, refusal of entry, or removal from the country. The Canadian government has released nine reasons you might be denied entry into the country in 2026…

…including Equatorial Guinea, qualify for a shorter two-year residency route to Spanish citizenshipFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain has published the official residency requirements that foreign nationals must meet before they can apply for Spanish citizenship, with the length of time varying…

Australia's Department of Home Affairs has outlined specific circumstances under which a citizenship application must be refusedCriminal history, unresolved identity questions, and national security concerns are among the key grounds for rejectionApplicants who are outside Australia at the time their application is dec…