Constitution of Zimbabwe (as amended by Constitution Amendment No. 19) (2) Anyone born outside Zimbabwe is a Zimbabwean citizen by birth if, when he or she was born, either of his or her parents was a Zimbabwean citizen and was⎯ (a) ordinarily resident in Zimbabwe; or (b) working outside Zimbabwe for the State or an international organisation. 6 Citizenship by descent (1) Anyone born outside Zimbabwe is a Zimbabwean citizen by descent if, when he or she was born⎯ (a) either of his or her parents or grandparents was a Zimbabwean citizen by birth or descent; or (b) either of his or her parents was a Zimbabwean citizen by registration; and the birth is registered in Zimbabwe in accordance with the law relating to the registration of births. (2) This section does not affect a person’s right to citizenship by birth under section 5. 7 Citizenship by registration (1) Anyone who has been voluntarily and ordinarily resident in Zimbabwe for at least ten years, or for a shorter period fixed in an Act of Parliament, may apply to become a Zimbabwean citizen by registration. (2) If a Zimbabwean citizen legally adopts someone who is not a Zimbabwean citizen, the adopted person becomes a Zimbabwean on the date of the adoption order and must be regarded as a citizen by registration. (3) A minor child of a person who has become a Zimbabwean citizen by registration is entitled, on application, to become a Zimbabwean citizen by registration. (4) A person who is married to a Zimbabwean citizen and who has been ordinarily resident in Zimbabwe for at least five years since the marriage is entitled, on application, to become a Zimbabwean citizen by registration. (5) An Act of Parliament may provide for⎯ (a) the acquisition of citizenship by registration by persons other than those mentioned in subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4); and (b) the procedure for acquiring citizenship by registration. 8 Citizenship and Immigration Board An Act of Parliament must provide for the establishment of a Citizenship and Immigration Board consisting of a chairperson and at least two other members, appointed by the President, to be responsible for⎯ (a) granting and revoking citizenship by registration; (b) permitting persons, other than citizens, to reside and work in Zimbabwe, and fixing the terms and conditions under which they may so reside and work; - 11 -