Approaches to the definition and significance of dual citizenship

Abstract

The article discusses the main theoretical approaches to the definition of the category of "dual citizenship" in legal science, explores the causes of dual citizenship, analyzes the significance and role of dual citizenship in the modern world, considers the relationship between dual citizenship and state sovereignty. The author concludes that the admissibility of dual citizenship can be considered as a sovereign right of the state, noted the need to conclude international treaties on issues of dual citizenship. The author proposes an increase in the amount of administrative fines for concealing information about the citizenship of a foreign state in connection with the significance of this information for the state.