The legal means to acquire nationality, formal legal membership in a nation, differ from the domestic relationship of rights and obligations between a national and the nation, known as citizenship. [4][5] Samoan nationality is typically obtained either on the principle of jus soli (by birth in Samoa) or under the rules of jus sanguinis (by ...

Samoan nationality is normally acquired by either the principle of jus soli, i.e. birth in Samoa, or the rules of jus sanguinis, i.e. birth abroad to Samoan parents.

American Samoa is the only permanently inhabited territory of the United States whose inhabitants do not have birthright citizenship. Non-citizen nationals do not have full protection of their rights, though they may reside and work in the United States and can gain entry without a …

Nov 27, 2024 · Samoa recognizes three primary types of citizenship: birthright citizenship, citizenship by descent, and naturalization. Each category serves specific purposes and has distinct criteria for individuals who may seek citizenship in the country.

Aug 24, 2016 · The current law, the Citizenship Act 2004, allows only those who, at the time of their birth, have at least one Samoan citizen parent (who must be a citizen otherwise than by descent and have resided in Samoa for at least three years) to claim citizenship by descent.

Jun 24, 2024 · The nationality law in Samoa grants Samoan citizenship to individuals born within the borders of Western Samoa on or after August 9, 1972, regardless of the nationality of their ancestors.

Dec 12, 2019 · American Samoa has been a US territory since 1900. Those born in the other US territories – Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the Northern Marianas – all get …

Jun 18, 2023 · American Samoans are considered U.S. nationals, which means they are entitled to some rights and protections under U.S. law, but they are not considered U.S. citizens. …

Jun 26, 2024 · Persons born in American Samoa and Swains Island are generally considered nationals but not citizens of the United States. In addition, persons who are born outside of the United States may be U.S. citizens at birth if one or both …

Unlike residents of other US territories, individuals born in American Samoa are not automatically granted US citizenship, but are considered US nationals. This unique policy makes American Samoa vastly different from other U.S. territories.