Right to nationality
Nationality creates a legal bond with a state.
What does this right mean?
Nationality creates a legal bond with a state. Protection against statelessness is especially important for children.
Why does it matter?
Protection against statelessness is especially important for children.
Everyday examples
Parents seek an appropriate nationality status for a child who has no other nationality.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 15. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 24(3). Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 38.
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 38.
Acquisition conditions are set by law. Serbia’s Constitution protects its nationals against deprivation; the Covenant expressly guarantees every child’s right to acquire a nationality.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 15.
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 24(3).
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.