Article 28 of the Saudi Arabian Nationality Law
المادة 28 من نظام الجنسية العربية السعودية
The article repeals the nationality law issued in 1357 AH and the earlier Hejaz and Hejaz-Najd nationality regulations, and any provision in other laws that conflicts with this Law.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يلغي هذا النظام نظام الجنسية العربية السعودية الذي صدرت الإرادة الملكية السنية رقم 7 / 1 / 47 في تاريخ 13 شوال 1357هـ بالموافقة عليه، وما سبقه ومن نظم خاصة بالتابعية الحجازية أو بالتابعية الحجازية النجدية، كما يلغي أحكام النظم الأخرى المخالفة لأحكامه.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 28 explained in plain English
This is a repeal article that sets the laws replaced by the Saudi Arabian Nationality Law. It repeals:
- The previous Saudi Arabian Nationality Law, approved by Royal Will No. 7/1/47 dated 13 Shawwal 1357 AH.
- The regulations that preceded it concerning Hejaz nationality or Hejaz-Najd nationality.
- The provisions of other regulations that conflict with the provisions of this Law.
The practical meaning is that nationality matters are governed by the texts of this Law instead of the repealed laws, and that any provision in another law that conflicts with it is not applied. Note that the repeal in the last item does not cover all other laws, but is limited to their conflicting provisions only.
This article is linked to Article 27, which makes the Minister of Interior competent to issue the decisions necessary to implement the Law, and to Article 29, which limits to His Majesty the King the granting of nationality to one who does not meet the conditions of Article 9, and its withdrawal from a Saudi outside the provisions listed in Article 13.
Anyone with a matter that arose under the repealed laws and who wants to know the text that governs it is advised to consult a lawyer specializing in nationality and administrative cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 28 of the Saudi Arabian Nationality Law
Which laws did the Saudi Arabian Nationality Law repeal?
It repealed the nationality law issued by Royal Will No. 7/1/47 dated 13 Shawwal 1357 AH, the earlier Hejaz and Hejaz-Najd nationality regulations, and the provisions of other regulations that conflict with it.
Did the Law repeal all other laws relating to nationality?
It repealed only those provisions of other laws that conflict with its own provisions.
More articles on Definitions and Provisions of the Nationality Law
- Article 1
The article sets the official name of this law: the "Saudi Arabian Nationality Law".
يسمى هذا النظام " نظام الجنسية العربية السعودية ".
- Article 2
The article provides that the Nationality Law is not retroactive, and that valid decisions and nationalities granted under earlier laws remain in place as long as they rest on a valid procedure and proof.
ليس لهذا النظام أثر رجعي وتعتبر جميع القرارات والإجراءات الصحيحة التي تمت بموجب الأنظمة السابقة نافذة كما تعتبر الجنسيات التي منحت استناداً إلى تلك النظم قائمة
- Article 3
The article defines the basic terms of the Nationality Law: Saudi, naturalized Saudi, foreigner, minor, age of majority, and the scope of the Kingdom's territory.
الألفاظ الآتية تؤدي في هذا النظام المعاني الآتية: أ- السعودي هو من كان تابعا لحكومة حضرة صاحب الجلالة الملك المعظم طبقا لأحكام هذا النظام. ب- السعودي بالتجنس هو
- Article 24
The article makes the Ministry of Interior the body with original jurisdiction to implement the Nationality Law, sets how declarations and applications are submitted inside and outside the Kingdom, and lets the Minister authorize other employees to receive them.
وزارة الداخلية هي الجهة صاحبة الاختصاص الأصلي في تنفيذ هذا القانون والإقرارات والإعلانات والأوراق والطلبات المنصوص عليها في هذا النظام، يجب أن توجه إلى وزير الد
- Article 25
The article provides that all decrees and decisions on acquiring, withdrawing, forfeiting or regaining nationality take effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
جميع المراسيم والقرارات الخاصة بكسب الجنسية العربية السعودية أو بسحبها أو بإسقاطها أو باستردادها تعتبر نافذة من تاريخ نشرها في الجريدة الرسمية.
- Article 27Amended (1425 AH)
The article charges the Minister of Interior with issuing the Implementing Regulations of the Nationality Law within 120 days of the amendment's publication, and with issuing the decisions the Law needs.
يصدر وزير الداخلية اللائحة التنفيذية لهذا النظام خلال مائة وعشرين يوما من تاريخ نشر هذا التعديل، كما يصدر القرارات اللازمة لهذا النظام.
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.