APPLICATION FOR RESUMPTION OF MAURITIAN CITIZENSHIP UNDER SECTION 14(2) OF THE MAURITIUS CITIZENSHIP ACT

THE MAURITIUS CITIZENSHIP REGULATIONS, 1968 Application by a Woman for the Resumption of her Citizenship of Mauritius under section 14(2) of the Mauritius Citizenship Act 1. I,…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… of…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... was born a……………………………………………………………………………………..................... on………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. My father's full name is/was……………………………………………………………………………… and he was born at ………………………………………………………………………………………... on………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. I ceased to be a citizen of Mauritius by reason of a declaration of renunciation of citizenship made under section 14(1) of the Mauritius Citizenship Act 1968. 4. My marriage is still subsisting/has terminated by reason of………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. I hereby declare my intention to resume citizenship of Mauritius and apply to be registered as a citizen of Mauritius. I have renounced my nationality (or citizenship) of the following country or countries: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. The declaration of renunciation is annexed to this application. 6. I,…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… do solemnly and sincerely declare that the foregoing particulars stated in this application are true and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true. …………………………………………………... Made and subscribed this……………………………........day of ………………………….20…....before me ………………………………………………………… District Magistrate of ……………………………………. (insert address of applicant) (name of applicant) (If the marriage is not subsisting, state whether it was terminated by the husband's death or by divorce) Signature of Applicant Signed Judge of the Supreme Court, Master and Registrar of the Supreme Court MAURITIUS CITIZENSHIP ACT FACT SHEET No. 6 Section 14(2) – Registration as citizen of Mauritius of a person who has ceased to be a citizen of Mauritius following renunciation of Mauritius Citizenship 1. A person of full age and capacity who has ceased to be a citizen of Mauritius upon making a declaration of renunciation may apply for registration and resumption of Mauritius citizenship under this section. HOW TO APPLY 2. Application Forms are available at the Citizenship Section of the Prime Minister's Office, Level 4, Government Centre, Port Louis, Tel Nos 201-1495; 201-3362; 201-2208 or on the following website: pmo.govmu.org. APPLICATION PROCEDURES 3. The duly filled in application has to be subscribed in Mauritius, in the presence of a Judge or the Master & Registrar of the Supreme Court or a District Magistrate, prior to submission. 4. The following supporting documents in original and one photocopies should accompany the application (clean and legible copies on A4 format):- (a) a recent copy of the birth certificate of applicant; (b) marriage certificate of applicant; (c) certificate of foreign nationality of applicant; and (d) documentary evidence to the effect that applicant's marriage has been dissolved or her spouse has died, or applicant had been abandoned by her spouse. NOTE: Any change of name should be made executory in Mauritius. 5. A non-refundable application fee of Rs 2,000 should be paid upon submission of the application. 6. Upon approval, a prescribed fee of Rs 8,000 is payable at the Cash Office of the Prime Minister's Office, Level 2, Government Centre, Port Louis and thereafter the Certificate of Registration is issued within one week. 7. If the application is not approved, the applicant is notified accordingly by way of a letter. VALIDITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION 8. A Certificate of Registration issued under the Mauritius Citizenship Act is valid for an indefinite period but it should be kept safely as no duplicate is issued in case of loss. DEPRIVATION OF CITIZENSHIP 9. Any person who has acquired citizenship by registration may be deprived of that citizenship if the registration has been obtained by means of fraud, false representation or the concealment of any material fact. NOTE Only a complete dossier with all relevant documents will be accepted. Processing of applications generally requires 12 months. No reason will be given for the refusal of any application under the Act. Prime Minister's Office