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You born in French colony of pondichery your grandfather had French nationality can you get French nationality?
The treaty giving back the French colony of Pondichéry, to India came into effect in Aug. 1962. Under the terms of the treaty, the people living there had a six-month period to make a choice between either the French or Indian nationality. The people who did not express their willingness to gain French citizenship were automatically given Indian citizenship at the end of the 6-month period.
You can claim French citizenship ONLY IF your father, specifically requested French citizenship at the time meaning that he is/was a French citizen.
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Can a girl get citizenship by marrying a pondichery french citizen?
You can apply to get French citizenship by marriage, after being married for a few years with a French citizen. It is essential to prove that your spouse has French nationality (being born in a former French colony is not taken as an indication of French nationality), and that you are effectively living with him (there should be an enquiry by officials into that)
What happens a pondichery french colony boy marries to a common girl?
It is extremely likely that a Pondichéry-born person has Indian citizenship. Hence nothing will happen regarding nationality if the said 'common girl' is herself Indian.
Your grandfather served as a French police during French regime in pondicherry Can you get French nationality?
The treaty giving back the French colony of Pondichéry, to India came into effect in Aug. 1962. Under the terms of the treaty, the people living there had a six-month period to express a choice between either the French or Indian nationality. The people who did not state their willingness to gain French citizenship were automatically given Indian citizenship at the end of the 6-month period.Acting and being paid as a French policeman did not entail that your grandfather was French at the time (most rank-and-file policemen in former French colonies were never given French citizenship). The son (or daughter) of your granfather can claim French citizenship ONLY IF your grandfather, specifically requested French citizenship at the time meaning that he was a French citizen. Once that child of your grandfather appraised as French, you could in turn ask to get French nationality.
Your forefathers are from Pondicherry that is a former French Colony you live in Malaysia now is it possible for you to acquire French nationality?
no
What is the nationality of the Massachusetts colony?
It was an English settlement.
What nationality is last name Runyan?
The surname Runyan originated on the island of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands. It was an English colony, but had many French inhabitants. The name is an Anglicization of the French name Rongnon.
Your father is from Pondicherry that is a Former French Colony and your mother is Tamilnadu Is it possible for you to acquire French nationality?
For Pondicherry:The treaty giving back the French colony of Pondichéry, to India came into effect in Aug. 1962. Under the terms of the treaty, the people living there had a six-month period to claim French citizenship. The people who did not express their willingness to gain French citizenship were automatically given Indian citizenship at the end of the 6-month period.You can claim French citizenship only IF your father specifically requested French citizenship between Aug.1962 and Jan.1963, meaning that he is/was a French citizen.However, IF he lost his French nationality because he was a resident (domiciled) outside the French Colony at the time of the transfer of the colonies to India and therefore did not choose the 'option' to become a French citizen, THEN your father can reacquire French nationality via articles 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Treaty of Cession of the French Colonies to India.Based on the fact that your father reacquires his French nationality, you can thereafter acquire nationality for yourself.Be aware that the French administration (especially the French Consulate in Pondicherry) has an informal policy of misleading and discouraging any attempts by their former subjects to re-acquire French nationality.It is essential to get legal help and guidance in matters of acquisition of nationality so as to avoid the numerous procedural hurdles, administrative traps and disinformation pitfalls.External link :TREATY BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF FRANCE AND INDIA ESTABLISHING CESSION BY THE FRENCH REPUBLIC TO THE INDIAN UNION OF THE FRENCH ESTABLISHMENTS IN INDIA [1956]
Was Nigeria a former french colony?
No, Nigeria was a British colony. Niger, on the other hand, was a French colony.
Why is French spoken in Pondicherry?
French is spoken in Pondicherry as it is a French Colony ...as it was a French colony, independent 31st October 1954
Was Mali a French colony in the past?
Yes, Mali was a French colony in the past.
What type of colony was Ivory Coast?
The Ivory Coast was a French colony known as a colony of occupation, where the French established direct control over the territory.
Is Montreal a french or Dutch colony?
Montreal was originally a French colony, but English people populated it eventually, too.
