CITIZENSHIP AND STATELESSNESS IN THE MEMBER STATES OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY 2020 DRC ESWATINI 7 yrs 5 yrs LESOTHO 5 yrs though can be 20,000F (1979) opposed Must have rendered Yes, automatic Congolese languages; morals; never convicted distinguished service or L2004ART11,18-25, must then maintain clear for treason, war crimes, naturalisation must be of 49 cultural, professional, genocide, terrorism, real benefit to the country. economic, emotional or corruption or various Other conditions also apply familial links with the DRC other crimes. in case of marriage. Adequate knowledge Good character Adequate knowledge of 5 yrs father dead), spouse. Fee set in law at Good conduct and Good character - Adequate Must “contribute to the always, means of development of the 9 but can support country”. L1992ART9 be Special procedure for those require supported by chief’s d council. Yes No - C2005ARTS45&4 No mental Facilitated access for Yes, on L1971(1993)ARTS9- incapacity; persons from application, if 12 financially Commonwealth countries also resident 5 solvent and stateless persons yrs & of “good (some conditions waived). character” Sound mind; No residence period if Yes, automatic Assimilation into the Good conduct and Malagasy community, morals; no conviction physical health important services to the including sufficient more than 1 yr in prison means will not state or wife of foreigner knowledge of Malagasy or various other become a who naturalises. language offences danger to the public (unless contracted in service of Madagascar) 44 C2006ART72 Not Sesotho or English MADAGASCAR cases for children or public Speak one of the siSwati or English Yes charge on the UNHCR / December, 2020 L1960(2017)ARTS2 7-29, 35-41