Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requiresCAP. 161. “Act” means the Belizean Nationality Act; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for citizenship. __________ 10 Belizean Nationality SCHEDULE I FORM A THE BELIZEAN NATIONALITY ACT CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP OF BELIZE GRANTED TO A PERSON WITH RESPECT TO WHOSE STATUS AS A CITIZEN OF BELIZE A DOUBT EXISTS Whereas…………………….with reference to whose status as a citizen of Belize a doubt exists, has duly applied to the Minister responsible for Nationality Services for a certificate of citizenship as provided for by section 6 of the Belizean Nationality Act alleging with respect to himself (herself) the particulars set out belowCAP. 161. Now therefore in pursuance of the powers conferred on him by the said section 6 and for the purpose of removing the said doubt the Minister responsible for Nationality Services certifies that the said……………………………………is a citizen of Belize and declares that he is entitled to all political and other rights and powers and privileges and is subject to all obligations duties and liabilities to which a citizen of Belize is entitled or subject and has to all intents and purposes the status of a citizen of Belize. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name. Date……………………………………………………. Ministry responsible for Nationality Services Director of Immigration and Nationality Services. Particulars relating to Applicant Full name: ………………………………………………. Belizean Nationality 11 Address: …………………………………………………… Trade or occupation: ………………………………………. Place and date of birth: ……………………………………. Name and nationality of father: …………………………… Name and nationality of mother: ………………………… Claim to citizenship: …………………………………….. __________ 12 Belizean Nationality FORM B THE BELIZEAN ACT DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 8 WHEREAS…………………..who ceased under section 18 or 20 of the Belizean Nationality Act to be a citizen of Belize by descent has applied to the Minister for a declaration under section 8 of the Act that he may resume the status of a citizen of Belize by descent, alleging with respect to himself the particulars set out belowCAP. 161. CAP. 161. AND WHEREAS the Minister is satisfied that the said has complied with the requirements of the said section 8Now THEREFORE, in pursuance of the powers conferred on him by the said section 8, the Minister responsible declares that, with effect from the date of this declaration, the said……………………..has resumed the status of a citizen of Belize by descent and that he is entitled to all political and other rights, powers and privileges and is subject to all obligations, duties and liabilities to which a citizen of Belize by descent is entitled or subject, and has to all intents and purposes, the status of a citizen of Belize by descent. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name. Date………………………… Ministry for Nationality Services Belmopan Director of Immigration and Nationality Services Particulars relating to applicant Full name: …………………………………………………… Belizean Nationality 13 Address: …………………………………………………… Trade or occupation: ……………………………………… Place and date of birth: …………………………………… Name and nationality of father: ………………………….. Name and nationality of mother: ………………………… Claim to citizenship by descent: ………………………… Particulars of renunciation of other nationality he possessed: …………………………………………………………….. Particulars of minor children: …………………………… Name: ……………………………………………………. Date and place of birth: ………………………………….. __________ 14 Belizean Nationality FORM C BELIZEAN NATIONALITY ACT CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A CITIZEN OF BELIZE This certificate, which is valid only if it bears the embossed stamp of the issuing authority, confirms that the person named below has been registered as a citizen of BELIZE. FULL NAME NAME AT BIRTH PLACE AND COUNTRY OF BIRTH PERMANENT ADDRESS (IN FULL) Particulars of minor children Name………………………Sex…………Date and place of birth……………………………………….. (EMBOSSMENT SEAL) ISSUED BY:………………..MINISTER…………………….. ………………. ………………… Month Year __________ Belizean Nationality 15 FORM D THE BELIZEAN NATIONALITY ACT REGISTER OF CITIZENS BY REGISTRATION Certificate No. and date Application No. and date Name No. of children included in the certificate Section under which certificate is granted Date of issue Initials of issuing officer Date of oath or affirmation Remarks (Renunciation, loss, etc.) __________ 16 Belizean Nationality FORM E THE BELIZEAN NATIONALITY ACT DECLARATION OF RENUNCIATION OF BELIZEAN CITIZENSHIP [section 18] In pursuance of the provisions of section 18 of the Belizean Nationality Act, I,…………………………..the undersigned, to whom the following particulars relate, being a citizen of Belize by descent/registration, hereby declare that I renounce my Belizean Citizenship. CAP. 161. Date:…………………………………… Signature of declarant…………………. Particulars of declarant 1. Full name (in block letters):………………………….. 2. Address:……………………………………………… 3. Occupation: ………………………………………… 4. Citizenship status: ………………………………… 5. If married, name and nationality of wife or husband:……………………………………………………. 6. Names of children: ………………………………… 7. Date and place of birth: …………………………… Affidavit of declarant I…………………………do swear that solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm Belizean Nationality 17 the foregoing particulars stated in the declaration, are true and that I have made the declaration, pursuant to section 18 of the Belizean Nationality Act that I renounce my Belizean citizenship. CAP. 161. ……………………………… Signature of declarant …………………….at……………..this…………day of…………………,20………… Before me: Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Oaths __________ 18 Belizean Nationality FORM F THE BELIZEAN NATIONALITY ACT DECLARATION OF RETENTION OF BELIZEAN CITIZENSHIP (section 8) In pursuance of the provisions of section 8 of the Belizean Nationality Act, I,………………..the undersigned, to whom the following particulars relate, for the purpose of asserting my Belizean citizenship, hereby declare that I retain the status of a citizen of Belize by descent/registration. CAP. 161. Date:……………………… …………………………………. Signature of declarant Particulars of declarant 1. Full name (in block letters):………………………….. 2. Address:……………………………………………. 3. Occupation:……………………………………….. 4. Place and date of birth:…………………………… Certificate of registration of birth abroad No:……………… and date of issue: …………………………………………. 5. Particulars of certificate of citizenship granted to father: No):……………………………………………………….. Belizean Nationality 19 Date of issue:…………………………………………… 6. If married, name and nationality of wife or husband: ………………………………………………………………. 7. Particulars of children: ……………………………… 20 Belizean Nationality FORM F (CONT.) Affidavit of declarant I do ……………………swear …………………………….that solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare and affirm the foregoing particulars stated in the declaration are true and that I have made the declaration, pursuant to section 8 of the Belizean Nationality Act that I retain the status of a citizen of Belize by descent. …………………………… Signature of declarant Sworn ………………………..at this…………..day of………………….., 20………….. Before me: ……………………….. Justice of the Peace Commissioner of Oaths __________ Belizean Nationality 21 FORM G Application No…………………… Certificate No…………………… THE BELIZEAN NATIONALITY ACT APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP OF BELIZE BY REGISTRATION BY A PERSON WHO POSSESSES THE SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS IN SECTION 10 OR 12. I, the undersigned, to whom the following particulars relate, hereby apply to the Minister for the grant of a Certificate of Citizenship of Belize by Registration under section 10/12 of the above Act. I declare that I am a person of full age and of sound mind and that I am, and intend to continue to be, ordinarily resident in Belize. CAP. 161. I also request that the following name(s) of my minor child(ren) be included in the Certificate of Registration which may be granted to me: 1. ............................................................................... 2. .............................................................................. 3. ............................................................................... 4. ............................................................................... 5. ............................................................................... Date: ............................................................................... …………………………. 22 Belizean Nationality Signature of Applicant To be completed in Block letters. A. Particulars Relating to Applicant 1. Full name:………………………………………….. 2. Address: ……………………………………………. 3. Occupation: ………………………………………… 4. Date of birth: ……………………………………… 5. Place of birth: ……………………………………… 6. (a) Full name of father: …………………………… (b) Date and place of his birth: …………… (c) Nationality or citizenship status: ……… 7. (a) Full name of mother: ………………………… (b) Date and place of her birth: …………… (c) Nationality or citizenship status: ……… 8. Periods of applicant’s residence in Belize: From……………………………to…………………………… From……………………………to…………………………… From……………………………to…………………………… From……………………………to…………………………… From……………………………to…………………………… 9. Particulars regarding applicant’s NationalityBelizean Nationality 23 (a) Nationality acquired at birth: …………….. (b) Nationality subsequently acquired (by marriage, naturalisation or otherwise): ……………………………………………………. (c) Present nationality: ………………………….. 10. Particulars of minor children: Name (in full) Sex Date of birth Place of birth 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B. Particulars Relating to Applicant’s Spouse: 11. Date and place of marriage:………………………… 12. (a) Full name of spouse: …………………………… (b) Date and place of his (or her) birth: ……… (c) His (or her) usual place of residence: ……………… (d) His (or her) occupation: ………………….. 13. If the spouse is a citizen of Belize by descent, state24 Belizean Nationality (i) (a) Full name of spouse’s father……………………………….. (b) Date and place of his birth:…………………... (c) His usual place of residence: ………………. (d) His occupation: …………………................. (ii) (a) Full name of spouse’s paternal grandfather: (b) Date (or appropriate year) and place of his birth: (c) His usual place of residence: …………… (d) His occupation: …………………………. (iii) (a) Full name of spouse’s paternal Great Grandfather: (b) Date (or approximate year) and place of his birth: …………………............................ (c) His usual place of residence: …………… (d) His occupation: ………………….............. * Particulars required herein need be furnished only by an applicant whose father-in- law was born in a country outside Belize 14. If the spouse is a citizen of Belize by registration state– (a) Number and Date of the Certificate of Registration:………………………………. (b) Previous Nationality: ……………………. (c) Whether the spouse has, at any time after registration, been absent from Belize for a period of five consecutive years or more. Belizean Nationality 25 (If so, state particulars and reasons for such absence abroad): 15. If the spouse is no longer alive at the time of application state whether applicant has married again: ………………… 16. If the spouse is dead, give date of death: …………… C-Affidavit (To be made by the applicant in support of the Application) I do………………………………. swear ………………… that solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm the foregoing particulars stated in this application are true; and I make this statement conscientiously believing the same to be true. ………………………… Signature ………………..at……………..this………….day………..of… ………..20………………. Affirmed A Justice of the Peace A Commissioner of Oaths Before me:……………………… D-Declarations by Persons Supporting Application 26 Belizean Nationality I,………………………………. hereby state that I am a citizen of Belize, and that I am intimately acquainted with and have a personal knowledge of the applicant’s spouse and his or her family over a period of years. I can from my personal knowledge and belief vouch for the truth of the statements made by the applicant. ………………………………… Signature Full Postal Address:……………………………………. Occupation: …………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………………….. * Insert full name in BLOCK letters I, *………………………………………hereby state that I am a citizen of Belize, and that I am intimately acquainted with and have a personal knowledge of the applicant’s spouse and his or her family over a period of………………..years. I can from my personal knowledge and beliefs vouch for the truth of the statements made by the applicant. ………………………… Signature Full Postal Address:…………………………………………… Occupation: …………………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………………………….. NOTE: 1. The statements in the application should be supported by an affidavit (Section C) made by the applicant before a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Oaths. Belizean Nationality 27 2. There should be forwarded with the application any documentary evidence available to prove the facts set out therein, particularly those stated in Column 11, 12(b) and 13(i) (b) and 13(ii)(b) of section B. 3. The application should be supported by two persons (section D) each of whom must be– (a) intimately acquainted with and have a personal knowledge of the applicant’s spouse and his or her family; and (b) able from his personal knowledge and belief to vouch for the truth of the statements made by the applicant. 4. The applicant may be required by the Minister to supply such further information and proof as the Minister may think necessary. 5. The prescribed fee is payable before the issue of a certificate under section 11. 6. Under section 26(1) of the Belizean Nationality Act, a person who is a citizen of any country other than Belize under any law in force in that country cannot be granted citizenship by registration unless he renounces citizenship of that country in accordance with that law. CAP. 161. 7. A person who, for the purposes of procuring anything under this Act, makes any statement which he knows to be false in a material particular commits an offence which is punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months. 8. The application should be sent to the Director of Immigration and Nationality Services. 28 Belizean Nationality SCHEDULE II S.I. 24 of 1999. Matter in which fee Amount of fee To whom fee is to be paid may be taken Registration as a citizen of Belize under section 10 or section 11 $300.00 To the Accountant General for the general revenue Inclusion of the name of a minor child by subsequent letter under section 12 $100.00 per child To the Accountant General for the general revenue Certificate of citizenship in case of doubt under section 6 $100.00 To the Accountant General for the general revenue Resumption of citizenship by descent under section 8 $40.00 To the Accountant General for the general revenue __________