Hokorian citizenship can be lost in limited situations set out in law. This may happen through a decision of the Court or, in some cases, by a person’s own choice.

When citizenship can be lost

Citizenship may be revoked by the Court in specific circumstances.

This can happen where:

• citizenship was obtained through fraud or false information
• the person poses a serious risk to the State, such as involvement in violence, attempts to undermine the constitutional order or serious criminal conduct

Revocation means that citizenship is formally removed by a legal decision.

When citizenship cannot be revoked

There are important protections in place.

Citizenship must not be revoked where:

• the person is a minor
• the person would become stateless, meaning they would not hold any citizenship

These protections apply in all cases.

Renouncing citizenship

A person may choose to give up their citizenship, but this is a separate legal process with its own requirements.

For more information, see ‘Renouncing your Hokorian citizenship’.

What happens when citizenship is lost

If citizenship is revoked or otherwise lost:

• the person is no longer recognised as a Hokorian citizen
• they are removed from the Register of Citizens

A person who is no longer a citizen will no longer have the rights that apply to Hokorian citizens under the law.

Restoration of citizenship

In some situations, citizenship can be restored.

For more information, see ‘Restoring your Hokorian citizenship’.

Additional information

• All decisions on citizenship must be lawful, reasonable and recorded
• The Court is responsible for decisions on revocation
• The Register of Citizens records all citizenship status and changes