Requirements for Membership in the Organization of Micronations (UMN)

1. Basic Criteria of Statehood

The applicant (micronation) must possess the following elements:

• Name and identity (symbols, mission, concept)
• System of governance (constitution, charter, or similar document)
• Leadership or governing bodies
• Community (citizens or participants, including in digital form)
• Territory (physical or digital)

Note: Both physical and fully digital states are accepted.

2. Legal and Organizational Structure

A micronation must:

• have a defined form of government
• establish the rights and responsibilities of its citizens
• maintain a basic legal system (rules, laws, or a code)

3. Peaceful Nature

The applicant must confirm:

• renunciation of violence and aggression
• commitment to peaceful cooperation
• absence of extremist or illegal activities

4. Acceptance of UMN Principles

To join, the applicant must agree to the core principles of the organization:

• sovereignty and self-determination
• openness and cooperation
• innovation in governance
• respect for other micronations

5. Minimum Level of Activity

The micronation must demonstrate:

• real activity (projects, initiatives, or development)
• an active community or team
• plans for further development

6. Digital Presence

The following is required:

• an official website, platform, or page
• a description of the state and its structure
• a communication channel with leadership

7. Application for Membership

The applicant must submit an official application including:

• description of the micronation
• form of government
• goals and mission
• governance structure
• information about citizens/participants

8. Review Procedure

The admission process includes:

• Preliminary review (Secretariat)
• Evaluation by the Recognition Council
• Recommendation of the Sovereignty Council (if required)
• Voting by the General Assembly

9. Membership Statuses

After review, the applicant may receive:

• Observer — limited participation
• Member — full participation
• Partner State — special status for advanced projects

10. Grounds for Rejection

An application may be rejected if:

• there is no real state structure
• the project is fictitious or inactive
• UMN principles are violated
• activities contradict international norms

11. Additional Advantages for Applicants

Priority may be given to micronations that:

• implement innovative technologies (DAO, blockchain, etc.)
• develop sustainable economies
• have a social or educational mission
• create new models of governance