401. Register child birth in

India at Venezuelan embassy

Questions: HI, i am an Indian and married to venezuelan in 2005 in venezuela. Now we are in India from last 6 1/2 years and she also has pio card. now our child is born he is 6 months old. 1) i would like to know if i have to rigester him in venezuelan embassy also? 2) Is there any benefit for doing so for him in future? 3) can i take dual citizen ship for him?4) or any other thing you can suggest. Thank you Prashant Mehta Answer: Regarding your questions: 1. You should register your child’s birth at the Venezuela embassy. 2. According to Venezuelan law, in the case of a child born abroad, where one of the parents is a citizen of Venezuela, the child is granted citizenship under the following conditions: (a) Before child reaches the age of 18, the parents must establish residence in Venezuela. (b) Before reaching the age of 25, the person must declare an intention to accept Venezuelan nationality. 3. I believe Venezuela does not allow dual citizenship. The only exception here is for children. Dual citizenship is recognized until the age of 25, at which time Venezuelan citizenship ceases if the foreign nationality is maintained.