Citizenship status is acquired through birth, naturalization, honorary, and registration.
- Birth: This is the most common way to acquire citizenship status. It is obtained by being born within the territory of a country or being born to a parent who is a citizen of that country.
- Naturalization: This is the legal process by which a person who is not a citizen of a country can become a citizen. The process usually involves living in the country for a certain period of time, passing a language and/or civics test, and taking an oath of allegiance.
- Honorary: This is a special kind of citizenship that is granted to individuals who have made significant contributions to a country. It is an honorary title and does not confer any legal rights or privileges.
- Registration: This is the process of formally recording a person's citizenship status with the government. It may be required in some countries for certain benefits, such as the right to vote or access to public services.