REFUGEES FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION UNHCR, APRIL 2023 Table 3: Right to nationality of an adopted child COUNTRY Auto Opt. DRC Disc. None Comments Relevant legal provision(s) x L2004Arts13(2)&17 Rwanda x Uganda L2021Art12 Adoptee must not be a threat to national security. Some ambiguity as to whether citizenship is acquired through the act of adoption or requires a separate application. Child must take an oath of allegiance. x C1995(2005) Art11(2) L1999(2009) Sec13(2) Table 4: Right to transmit nationality to a spouse COUNTRY Nationality by marriage Res. period (if any)* Marriage period (if any) Level of discretion Relevant legal provision(s) Year of equality DRC = 7yrs Marriage has no effect as of right; acquisition authorised by decree adopted by National Assembly L2004Arts18-20 2004 Rwanda = 5 yrs L2021Art11 2004 Uganda = 5 yrs Subject to conditions including integrity and good conduct, respect for Rwandan culture and traditions & civic values, social integration, not a threat to national security On application shall be registered C1995(2005) Art12(2)(a) L1999(2009) Sec14(2)(a) 1995 * If residence period noted then residence is after marriage. = Equal rights for men and women to pass citizenship. w Only a foreign woman can acquire nationality on basis of marriage to a national man. Table 5: Countries permitting and prohibiting dual nationality for adults COUNTRY Dual nationality permitted for adults? Yes With permission DRC Rwanda Uganda 82 Conditions; restrictions on public office No x (1964) x x Relevant legal provisions C2005Art10 L2004Art1, 22, 26, 51 The President, President of Senate, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, President of Supreme Court must not hold any other nationality. A person with dual nationailty must declare it. C2003(2015) Arts 25,66,99&153 L2021Art46 A person with dual nationality must declare it, and other conditions apply, depending on whether acquiring Ugandan nationality or another nationality. List of posts for which cannot be dual national, including President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, heads of security services C1995(2005) Art15 L1999(2009) Secs15-19,19A-G & Schedule 5