Chapter 2 provides for citizenship.<\/p>\n
Article 4, Acquisition and Loss of Citizenship, states that:<\/p>\n
(1) The following persons shall be citizens of Namibia by birth:<\/p>\n
[(a) and (b): Those born in Namibia before independence in 1990 if their parents would have been citizens under the new constitution, or if their parents were ordinarily resident in Namibia (with exceptions).]<\/p>\n
(c) those born in Namibia after the date of Independence whose fathers or mothers are Namibian citizens at the time of the birth of such persons;<\/p>\n
(d) those born in Namibia after the date of Independence who do not qualify for citizenship under Sub-Article (c) hereof, and whose fathers or mothers are ordinarily resident in Namibia at the time of the birth of such persons: provided that their fathers or mothers are not then persons:<\/p>\n
(aa) enjoying diplomatic immunity in Namibia under any law relating to diplomatic privileges; or
\n(bb) who are career representatives of another country; or
\n(cc) who are members of any police, military or security unit seconded for service within Namibia by the Government of another country; or
\n(dd) who are illegal immigrants:<\/p>\n
provided further that Sub-Articles (aa), (bb), (cc) and (dd) hereof will not apply to children who would otherwise be stateless.<\/p>\n