Argentine nationality law
| Citizenship Act Ley de Ciudadanía | |
|---|---|
| Argentine Senate | |
| Citation | RGBl at at 583 |
| Territorial extent | Argentina |
| Enacted by | Circa 1869 |
| Administered by | Ministry of Justice |
| Status: Amended | |
Argentine nationality law regulates the manner in which one acquires, or is eligible to acquire, Argentine nationality. Nationality, as used in international law, describes the legal methods by which a person obtains a national identity and formal membership in a nation. Citizenship refers to the relationship between a nation and a national, after membership has been attained. Argentina recognizes a dual system accepting Jus soli and Jus sanguinis for the acquisition of nationality by birth and allows foreign persons to naturalize.