Hokorian citizenship can be restored in limited situations where it has previously been lost. Restoration is not automatic and must be decided by the appropriate authority.

When citizenship can be restored

A person may have their citizenship restored if one of the following applies:

• they were a minor when their citizenship was lost
• they were not of sound mind at the time their citizenship was lost
• a decision is made by the Koru or the Prime Minister to restore citizenship

These situations recognise that the original loss of citizenship may not have reflected the person’s full capacity or circumstances.

How restoration is decided

Restoration is not granted automatically. A decision must be made by the relevant authority.

This means:

• the Koru or the Prime Minister may decide whether to restore citizenship
• the decision must be lawful, reasonable and recorded

The law does not require restoration in every case, even if one of the conditions applies.

What you need to do

If you believe you are eligible to have your citizenship restored, you will need to request restoration.

You should:

• provide details of when and how your citizenship was lost
• explain which condition applies to your situation
• provide any supporting information if requested

The Government may ask for further information to assess your case.

What happens if citizenship is restored

If restoration is approved:

• your citizenship takes effect once it is confirmed by the Government
• you will be entered into the Register of Citizens

From that point, you are recognised again as a Hokorian citizen under the law.

Additional information

• The Register of Citizens records all restored citizenships
• All decisions must be made in accordance with the law and properly recorded