Is it permissible for a Muslim to obtain the nationality of a disbeliever state if he resides in it?

Question:
May Allah reward you. One of the brothers from India asks, saying: Is it permissible for me to obtain the nationality of another country from among the countries of the disbelievers?

Answer:
It is not permissible for a Muslim to acquire the nationality of the disbelievers, because he would be under their rule and authority, and their system of disbelief would apply to him, so that is not permissible for him. It is also not permissible for the disbelievers to increase in number among the Muslims, but he may reside among them out of dire necessity or pressing need, for a limited period, only to the extent of the necessity or need, while holding fast to his religion. There is a difference between residing in their lands for a need and acquiring their nationality. Yes.