So, you may have come across Gotzborg either intentionally or by mistake.  You are either someone familiar with micronationalism, or someone who is just interested in flexing your creative talents through government, or another niche.  Citizenship means something more than a status symbol.  The Kingdom is a place where you can build a community, be a part of the community and identify with others who share the desire to interact, build, create and generally enjoy the discussion, debate disagreements and pride which comes from any community.

Not sure what you want to do?  No problem, you have some choices!

Do you want to say "I am a Gotzborger and proud of it."?  Are you interested in contributing to the nation?  Then the Kingdom is for you!

What will I need to be a citizen?

- An Internet connection If you are reading this now, you are good to go!
- An Gotzborg forum account.  Online message boards and forums are the primary communications tool used to interact with your fellow citizens, gets news and information and generally gather to enjoy the nation, conduct business, government activity and foreign relations.  It is like the main market place which helps to give Gotzborg character.
- A first name and last name.  Some people come into the micronational sphere and use their own name or a variation of it, others participate using a psuedonym.  Either way you will need a first and last name which you will be registered as a citizen under and which will be recognized as your legal name in the Kingdom.
- A desire to participate.  Some people, caught up in the moment of things, apply and are accepted and then are quickly sucked up by the black silence, never to be seen or heard of again.  We prefer that should you decide to join, you will have a level of committment to participate and contribute, whether that means popping in once a day to chat, once a week or every hour.  If you are interested in government service, please keep in mind that the more senior or important the position, the more you will be required to contribute to provide leadership and direction.
- A desire to build and create.  Some things are already built and made, many, many others are not.  If you have any ideas or desires on things to build or create, do not hesitate to contact us to discuss, there is always room to grow.

Foreign Titles, Awards and Peerages

Many people in the course of their experiences in micronationalism may have gained and been bestowed titles, awards and peerages from other micronations.  Due to the sheer plethora of nations along with the easy ability to grant oneself any title or position appropriate, the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg does not recognize any award, title or peerage when a prospective citizen wishes to join Gotzborg.  What this means is that while someone may be the Lord Governor-General & Overlord Supreme in another nation, when they join Gotzborg, they are doing so as regular Joe Smith.  This is to ensure a level playing field, protect the Gotzborg system of Honours and Awards, which are used to reward and promote citizens for their contributions, time and service.  Were Gotzborg to allow foreign titles for its citizens then it would skew the levels of seniorty and precedence which is a part of Gotzborg.

Foreign nationals who wish to join the Gotzborg forums to conduct business of another nation may do so and their titles will be respected as would be expected of Gotzborgers visiting other nations.  Dual accounts for the same person are not allowed.  Therefore should Joe Smith continue to represent his other nation while in Gotzborg, he cannot have a second account from which to conduct the foreign national business.  This is a security measure to minimize and avoid 'Papelism'.  If you are a Gotzborger, you are a Gotzborger first, a foreign national second.

Still Interested?

If you are interested, please complete the following information:

Name:
email address:
macronationality: (this is your big country, the real life country in which you reside)
Other micronations:
Interests & Hobbies
Reasons for Applying:

Please send this information with the subject as Citizenship in Gotzborg to this address. or visit the Forums of the Royal Kingdom and express your interest there.

Once you are approved you will become a 'Prospective Citizen'

Should you have any questions, please feel free to ask away at the address or the forums linked above.

Prospective Citizenship

Due to the number of people who join micronations on the spur of the moment, a system of prospective citizenship was developed in order to weed out those who may not have actually understood or appreciate the community and the committments inherent within.

What does prospective citizenship mean?

Prospective citizenship limits the applicants ability to apply for high-level jobs within the Kingdom including all Ministerial, Governmental and civil service occupations.  As these positions require leaders with a proven record of presence and activity on the forums and the Kingdom, those who do not display this would not be considered.  As a prospective citizen is a new member of the Kingdom, it is a two way interview for the citizenship to interact with the new member and for the new member to really verify whether or not they want to be a part of the Kingdom.

How long does prospective citizenship last?

Prospective citizenship may last indefinetely and is completely dependent upon a persons interactions on the forums.  Because all of the interaction within the Kingdom occurs within the structure of the forums, not participating there does not guarantee one's move to full citizenship.

Full citizenship will be approved when it is felt that the prospective citizen has shown that they are interested in participating on a regular basis within the Kingdom.

If I can't be a government minister, it doesn't seem like there is much else I can do?

The benefit and beauty of the micronational world is that there is a myriad of opportunities, most of which require the creativity and initiative to identify and seize upon.  It is specifically recommended that if you do not know what you would like to do or how you would like to contribute, that you spend time reading through the website, talking to other citizens on the forums.

Prospective citizens may still join the Armed Forces or start their own business.

Full Citizenship

Once a person becomes a full citizen, they are entitled to have their name added officially to the Royal Census along with their own 'Who's Who' page which acts as a resume and historical record of a persons citizenship in Gotzborg.

As well, full citizenship allows one to apply for top level government positions and a voice within the Chamber of Deputies, which is the Kingdom's direct democracy facility.

Full citizens are entitled to apply for a grant of arms which are provided as a one-of-a-kind unique personal identifier and signature each citizen may proudly bear.


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