European Convention on Nationality

of 6 November 1997 (Entry into force: 1 March 2000)

The Convention contains regulations concerning nationality. It demands inter alia easier and fair naturalisation procedures. 

So far, 18 member states have ratified the Convention (as of 31 October 2008, current status

Text of the Convention

Switzerland has neither ratified nor signed the Convention.

Update: 31.10.2008

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