Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu (as amended up to 2020, with link to 2023 amendment)

Document source:

National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities
Date:
30 July 1980

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Title

Constitution of the Republic of Vanuatu (as amended up to 2020, with link to 2023 amendment)

Document source

National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities

Date

30 July 1980

Alternative date

2020

Document type

Legislation (primary)

Collection

Legal Instruments

Country

Vanuatu

Keywords

Citizenship / Nationality law

Constitutional law

Comments:

Consolidated English Version Order commenced on 29th April 2020. The Constitutional (Eight Amendment) Act of 2023 was assented and approved by referendum in June 2024, inserting new articles 17A and 17B (see for the text under 'related documents''). In 2025, another Constitutional Amendment Bill is under discussion (see for more info under 'related documents') See Chapter 3 of the Constitution with respect to citizenship. This includes provisions as to entitlement to citizenship (s 10), naturalisation (s 12), and recognition of dual citizenship (s 13).

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