Chile is reviewing the legality of granting citizenship by birth to… (гражданство · ребёнок · чили)
Chile is reviewing the legality of granting citizenship by birth to children of Russian nationals who were born in the country while their parents held temporary tourist status. The government has revoked citizenship in at least 62 cases, citing abuse of 'birth tourism' practices involving agencies that assist foreign pregnant women.
Consensus
- Chile's migration service is investigating the legality of granting citizenship by birth to children of Russian nationals.
- The revocation of citizenship has affected at least 62 minors in total.
- Citizenship in Chile is granted automatically at birth, but only if parents have permanent residence status.
- Parents who entered Chile as tourists and later left are not eligible for this provision.
- Several agencies offering 'birth tourism' services were involved in facilitating these cases.
Points of divergence
- 24 specific cases involving Russian parents with temporary residence permits have been identified, and some children's citizenship has already been annulled; one case was appealed to the appellate court. — kommersant
- The migration service is reviewing 24 cases related to Russians, and all 62 revocations are linked to 'birth tourism' practices involving agencies charging at least $15,000. — vesti
- The review targets children born in Chile whose parents entered as tourists and left afterward; the practice is described as being driven by demand for a 'strong passport'. — tg_bazabazon
Coverage (4 sources)
- Chilean authorities investigate the legality of granting citizenship to Russian children — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Embassy in Chile Says TASS Knows of Cases Reconsidering Citizenship Decisions for Russian Children in South America — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Chile Declares War on 'Maternity Tourism' — Вести
- "Maternity tourism" for a "strong passport" is under threat — Chile begins revoking citizenship from Russians — Baza