Questions about Civitas Gaya
Everything you need to know about what we are, how we govern ourselves, and how to get involved.
About Civitas Gaya
Civitas Gaya is a council-democratic micronation in exile, founded by people who share the story and values of a community that once lived on the distant planet Gaya in the Helion system. It exists today as a voluntary, transnational political project organised mainly through digital tools.
Civitas Gaya is not a recognised state under international law and does not claim to be one. It is a serious micronation: a community that uses state-like structures - constitution, councils, citizenship, symbols - to experiment with egalitarian and participatory self-government. How deep you engage (purely symbolic, strongly political, artistic) is up to you.
In our founding story, the ancestors of Civitas Gaya were taken from Earth to Gaya, built a new society there and eventually returned to Earth in exile. Gaya is defined in the Constitution as the original and indivisible territory of Civitas Gaya. Whether you see this as literal history, shared myth or a political metaphor, it provides the common narrative horizon for our community.
Civitas Gaya is explicitly egalitarian, anti-elitist and non-capitalist in its institutional design, but it does not enforce a single ideological doctrine. Different political, philosophical or spiritual viewpoints are welcome as long as they accept the constitutional framework, respect pluralism and fundamental rights, and do not seek to establish new ruling classes or authoritarian structures.
At this stage, Civitas Gaya relies on voluntary contributions of time, skills and, where necessary, financial or in-kind support from citizens and sympathisers. Any future economic activity or funding mechanism must respect constitutional principles: transparency, democratic control and a ban on domination through concentrated ownership of core infrastructure.
Territory & Sovereignty
No. Civitas Gaya does not claim exclusive sovereignty over any piece of land on Earth. All Earth-based states retain full legal authority. Our territorial ideas - the home planet Gaya, the Gaya Foundation Stone, and "personal ground" under a citizen's feet - are symbolic frameworks for identity and internal organisation, not legal claims against existing countries.
No. Civitas Gaya does not seek secession from any existing state and does not encourage citizens to break the law of their country of residence. Participation is compatible with any macronational citizenship. We operate within, and with respect for, existing legal orders.
Yes. Civitas Gaya is open to diplomatic relations, mutual recognition and cooperation with other micronations. We favour clear, honest communication about the fictional, symbolic and practical aspects of each project, respect for each other's internal structures, and joint experiments in democratic practice and culture.
Governance & Decisions
There is no permanent head of state. Sovereignty lies with the citizenry as a whole. Power is exercised through councils and direct democratic processes defined in the Constitution. Delegates and office-holders have limited mandates, are accountable to those they represent, and can be recalled.
Decisions follow three main steps:
Important structural questions (especially constitutional changes) require higher thresholds and longer deliberation.
Citizenship
Register as a visitor on the official platform and get familiar with the Constitution and core values.
Submit a short declaration that you endorse the Constitution and wish to join as a citizen.
Complete any onboarding or introduction procedure defined by the Citizenship / Naturalisation Law.
Receive your Citizen ID once approved by the competent council or committee.
Details may evolve as our institutions mature; the core idea is openness plus a meaningful commitment.
No. Civitas Gaya explicitly accepts dual and multiple citizenships. Your macronational citizenship remains fully in place. Civitas Gaya does not provide passports recognised by other states and does not offer consular protection.
Citizens have, among others:
- The right to propose, deliberate and vote on laws and policies
- The right to stand for and hold council roles (with term limits and recall)
- Rights to freedom of expression, association and conscience within the bounds of the Constitution
- The right to fair procedures, including to be heard and to appeal decisions that affect their status or rights
All institutions of Civitas Gaya are bound by these rights.
Citizens are expected to:
- Respect the Constitution and the rights of others
- Participate honestly and constructively in deliberation and decision-making
- Resist attempts to capture institutions for personal or factional domination
- Respect the laws of their macronational countries while acting in the name of Civitas Gaya
You can:
- Join as a visitor and follow debates
- Contribute ideas, art, writing or technical skills in open projects
- Collaborate from within another micronation
- Use our materials and concepts as inspiration for your own initiatives, under appropriate attribution
More questions?
If your question is not answered here, you are welcome to contact us through the official channels of Civitas Gaya. We read everything.