Last Change:

03/11/2026

Citizenship Act

Year: 1985

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1985/47860?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Bhutan&sort=score&ss_document_type_name%5B%5D=Legislation+%28primary%29&ss_document_type_name%5B%5D=Decrees+%2F+Circulars+%2F+Regulations+%28secondary%29&page=2&result=result-47860-en
Description

The Bhutan Citizenship Act of 1985 outlines the legal framework for acquiring, retaining, and revoking Bhutanese citizenship. It defines citizenship by birth, registration, and naturalization. The Act also sets conditions for naturalization eligibility, such as residency, language proficiency, and good conduct (Article 4).