Article IV — Mandatory Requirement

1. 1.

   From 1 January 2026, no Kaharagian identity document shall be issued to any person who does not hold current Verified Kaharagian status.

2. 2.

   From the same date, no person shall be appointed or elected to any public, administrative, or ceremonial office of Kaharagia without Verified Kaharagian status.

3. 3.

   Exception: This restriction shall not apply to appointments to Kaharagian orders, honours, or decorations, which may continue to include foreign recipients.

4. 4.

   Nationals lacking Verified Kaharagian status shall remain recognised as nationals; however, any nationality certificates or replacements issued to them shall be marked “Not for Identification Purposes.”

5. 5.

   There shall be no penalty for failure to maintain current verification, but unverified nationals shall not be entitled to receive or renew identity documents or to access services requiring verified status.

6. 6.

   Transitional Provision: Any national verified before 1 January 2026 shall be deemed Verified Kaharagian for the remainder of their three-year validity term.