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Can a foreigner obtain citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage?
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Can a foreigner obtain Filipino citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of the Philippines?
No, since same-sex marriage is not legal in the Philippines.
Can a foreigner obtain citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen?
Foreign residents may apply for citizenship based on their same-sex marriage to a citizen in 19 countries worldwide. The United States is not one of those countries.
Can a foreigner obtain Belgian citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of Belgium?
Although same-sex marriage is legal in Belgium, since January 1, 1985, marriage does not give any direct claim to Belgian citizenship. You can apply for naturalization, but your marriage will not affect the requirements.
How can a foreigner obtain Azerbaijani citizenship and an Azerbaijani passport?
Marry an Azeri woman. Renounce your current citizenship. No other way.
Can a foreigner obtain Dutch citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of the Netherlands?
Yes, they can. Same-Sex marriage is by all rights equal to Opposite-sex marriage. It is a legal process and you will acquire Dutch citizenship like you would were you to marry a person of the opposite sex. That said, I'd like to wish you a happy life with your partner.
Can a foreigner obtain Danish citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of Denmark?
Yes, by marrying a Dane, you shorten the naturalization process from the usual 9 years of residence to a minimum of 6 years of residence.
Can a foreigner obtain citizenship in any European country by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen?
Yes in the seven (7) European countries that have legalized same-sex marriage. It is also very likely possible in the fourteen European countries that have legalized some form of registered partnership.
Can a foreigner obtain American citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of the United States?
Yes, effective June 26, 2013, an American citizen may sponsor a same-sex fiancé(e) for a visa and a same-sex spouse for permanent residency, leading eventually to citizenship.
Can a foreigner obtain Ecuadorian citizenship by virtue of same-sex civil union with a citizen of Ecuador?
Yes, the Constitution of Ecuador now allows all of the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage to same-sex couples, except for adoption. This includes immigration rights.
Can a foreigner obtain Czech citizenship by virtue of same-sex registered partnership with a citizen of the Czech Republic?
Czech registered partnerships only grant some rights and responsibilities associated with legal marriage. It is not clear whether partnership with a Czech citizen would permit waiver of the five-year residency period for naturalization, as does marriage.
Can a foreigner obtain Norwegian citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of Norway?
Yes, as of January 1, 2009, Norwegian marriage law is gender neutral. A person married to a Norwegian citizen may become a naturalized Norwegian citizen after three years of residence in Norway. This is true whether the marriage is between same-sex spouses or opposite-sex spouses.
Can a foreigner obtain Icelandic citizenship by virtue of same-sex marriage to a citizen of Iceland?
Yes. Marriage is marriage in Iceland, whether same-sex or opposite-sex. Both are treated the same. If you have been married for four years to an Icelandic citizen, you are eligible for naturalization after living in Iceland for three years, as opposed to the seven years that would be required if you were not married to a citizen of Iceland.
