Citizenship at birth through an Afghan parent

Birth to an Afghan parent creates nationality. Birth in Afghanistan alone to foreign parents is not unrestricted jus soli; territorial rules cover foundlings and otherwise-stateless children.

not verified against primary law — Not verified against primary law.

Sources: Afghanistan Constitution (Constitute Project)

Afghan citizenship through an Afghan parent

A child with at least one Afghan citizen parent is an Afghan citizen (jus sanguinis), regardless of birthplace; paternal transmission is clearly established, maternal transmission less certain in practice.

Sources: Afghanistan Constitution (Constitute Project)

Naturalization after about five years residence

The nationality law provides for naturalization after roughly five years of lawful residence plus integration and Ministry of Interior approval; grant is discretionary.

Sources: Afghanistan Constitution (Constitute Project)