Ceoranan immigration policy
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Ceoranan immigration policy is the section of Ceoranan law that governs how citizens of other nations are allowed into Ceoranan territory.
National Classifications and Entrance Policies
Ceorana divides known nations into seven categories, each governed by one part of Ceoranan laws. Citizens of different leveled countries are allowed to obtain different visas.
| Classification | Requirements | Description | Nations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level One | This is reserved for nations on especially good terms with Ceorana. | Citizens of nations in this group are allowed to enter Ceorana with any nationally certified identification. Visas are not required. | Mikitivity, Antrium, Fonzoland, Lloegr-Cymru, Baranxtu, Stolidia |
| Level Two | This is for nations that are on very good terms with Ceorana and have shown no signs of aggression towards Ceorana. | Citizens of nations in this group may enter Ceorana with any nationally certified identification that has also been approved by the Ceorana Department of State or a passport. Visas are required but automatic except for stays over 18 months, and the maximum length of a visa is 24 months. In other words, anyone traveling abroad must state how long they plan to stay in Ceorana. | Ausserland |
| Level Three | This level contains nations who have friendly relations with Ceorana, but not necessarily very strong ones. Most nations in the International Democratic Union are in this category. | Citizens of nations in this group may enter Ceorana with a nationally certified identification that has been approved by the Ceorana Department of State or a passport. Visas are required, and the maximum visa length is twelve months, with a renewal period of one month. Visas are processed in one month. | All nations in the IDU with the exception of those listed elsewhere |
| Level Four | This is the starting level for nations who have no positive or negative relationship with Ceorana. This includes most nations who are outside of the International Democratic Union. | Citizens of nations in this group may enter Ceorana with a passport cleared by the Ceorana Department of State. Visas are required, with a maximum length of six months. Visas and renewals are processed in one month. | All nations not listed |
| Level Five | This is the starting level for nations with an extraordinarily large military force, and also nations who have shown negative feelings towards Ceorana or whose policies do not go over well with Ceorana. | Citizens of these nations may enter Ceorana with a passport cleared by the Ceorana Department of State. Visas have a maximum length of 12 weeks, with a processing time of one month. Visa extensions are available with a processing time of one month | None at this time |
| Level Six | This is a level for nations who have small numbers of weapons pointed at Ceorana or one of its allies or are cited as a threat to Ceorana's national security, or else have extremely bad relations with the nation. Citizens are welcome, but must undergo stricter security. | Citizens of these nations may enter Ceorana with a Ceorana Department of State-approved passport and a two month visa to one of the four areas of Ceorana. Visas are not elgible for renewal, and the processing time of two months. | None at this time |
| Level Seven | This is a level for nations who have shown aggression towards Ceorana or one of it's allies or are cited as a high-level threat to Ceorana's national security. Citizens are not welcome except in extraordinary circumstances. | Travel to and from Ceorana is banned except with specific permission from the Ceorana Secretary of State, who may issue an Executive Visa, or in cases where a person is trying to escape the Level Seven government and seek political asylum or general relief in Ceorana. | Harrissy, Northern Sushi |
Citizenship
To become a citizen of Ceorana, a person must:
- Be a citizen of a nation classed as Level Five, Four, Three, Two, or One and have obtained a Residential Visa, or do not have legal citizenship anywhere.
- Have resided in Ceorana for a period of years equal to double their country of current citizenship's level classification. If the person has involuntarily lost their citizenship, they must have been inside Ceorana for a period of one year. If the person has voluntarily lost their citizenship, they must have been inside Ceorana for a period of four years. In unclear cases, the matter is referred to the Ceorana Department of State.
- Pass a quiz on basic Ceoranan laws and values.
- Be approved by the Ceorana Department of State (fairly automatic with a background check).
Visas
In order to enter Ceorana, unless a person is a citizen of a Level One nation, they must obtain a visa. There are several different types of visas, as detailed in the table below.
| Visa Type | Description | Maximum Length | Renewable? | Available To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Entry Visa | Allows a person entry to Ceorana for a specified period of time. | Up to 24 months depending on national classification | Yes | Citizens of nations classified in Levels Two through Five |
| Restricted Entry Visa | Allows a person entry to one city in Ceorana for a specified period of time. | 12 weeks | No | Citizens of Level Six nations |
| Automatic Entry Visa | Visa made automatically, with little processing time. Can be printed at border. | 18 months | Yes | Citizens of Level Two nations |
| Residential Visa | Visa for people who want to stay in Ceorana for an extended period of time. | Up to lifetime | Yes | Citizens of Level One through Five nations |
| Seasonal Work Permit | Visa for workers who wish to work in Ceorana for one season of the year. | Five seasons | Yes | Citizens of Level Five through One nations |
| Executive Visa | Visa that has been specially granted by the Ceorana Secretary of State. Generally given either as an honor to a highly respected foreigner or to override national restrictions in extenuating circumstances. The visa can be any length, renewable or nonrenewable, or include any restrictions as seen fit by the Ceorana Secretary of State. | Varies | Varies | Anyone |
| Political Asylum / Refugee Visa | Visa for people who are trying to escape from political instability or war in their home nation. | Lifetime | n/a | People from any nation who are afraid of returning to their home nation or are otherwise seeking refuge from their home nation |
| Non-Citizen Visa | Visa for people who do not have a country of citizenship for whatever reason. It is converted to a Residential Visa after it has been approved. | Varies | Varies | People who lack a nation of citizenship |
