A child is born in Brazil to foreign parents who both work for their own country's embassy. What is the child's status under Article 12, I, a?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Not a native Brazilian, because the parents are serving their own country
- Step 1: Born in Brazil, even of foreign parents, is the general rule for native nationality. Step 2. The exception applies when the parents are serving their country. Answer: Not a native Brazilian, because the parents are serving their own country. Why not the others: birth alone is not enough here, naturalisation is a different path and no choice before a court exists.
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