While we have fun speaking of Conch Republic citizenship, we truly realize that the Conch Republic is in fact not a real country. Historically speaking, the Conch Republic did exist as a bit of a sarcastic succession of the Florida Keys from the rest of the United States. That said, today the Conch Republic remains a concept, state of mind, and way of living shared by many who escape the hustle and bustle of the USA in the Florida Keys.

That said, let’s have fun with it…

The Royal Family of the Conch Republic has authorized the issuance of citizenship to those individuals worldwide, who have demonstrated, thru action and belief the principles of Conch. Citizenship in the Conch Republic is an honor and subject to a thorough background check & is based on beliefs and actions not location. Conch citizenship is a privilege not a right and may be revoked at any time for actions not in accordance with the beliefs of Conch.

The Royal Family of the Conch Republic has authorized the issuance of citizenship to those individuals worldwide, who have demonstrated, thru action and belief the principles of Conch. Citizenship in the Conch Republic is an honor and subject to a thorough background check & is based on beliefs and actions not location. Conch citizenship is a privilege not a right and may be revoked at any time for actions not in accordance with the beliefs of Conch.

Who can apply for citizenship?

  • Freethinkers
  • Those who have demonstrated in the past the policy of acceptance of others
  • Pirates, Salvagers & Beachcombers
  • Anyone who feeds the poor with Happy Meals & Whoppers
  • Those extremely cynical of government as a whole
  • Individuals who are capable of solving problems simply
  • Past or present Hippies, Beatniks and Hobos

Who should not apply?

  • Politicians
  • Lawyers (especially ambulance chasers & personal injury specialist)
  • Anyone who has ever used the expression “That’s Business”
  • Bureaucrats
  • Pedophiles
  • Religious Zealots who believe they are better than others
  • Bigots
  • Extreme right wing thinkers
  • Those who believe that war is a solution to anything

Conch Republic Passports

For many years, the concept of obtaining a Conch Republic passport has been a combination of both myth and truth. While many tourists can purchase souvenir passports as Conch Citizens, it’s important to note that these passports do NOT provide internationals access to the Conch Republic outside of the laws of the United States of America.

Military Service

Each citizen of the Conch Republic, between the ages of 2 years old and 99 Years old is required to be a member of the Conch National Guard. You are expected to be available for homeland defense.

As a Conch Guard member you are required to keep at hand at all times:

  • loaves of Stale Cuban Bread
  • Lobster Tickle Stick
  • Fishing Net
  • Quart of premixed Margaritas or Drink of choice

Instructions to Apply for Citizenship

Since the Conch Republic is a state of mind, you need only think yourself a Conch and therefore become a Conch.

Conch Republic Quick Facts

  • Founder: Mayor (Prime Minister) Dennis Wardlow

  • Independence Declaration: April23rd, 1982

  • Capital: Key West, Florida

  • Official Passport (Souvenir)

  • Primary Language: English

  • Population: 73,090 (2010)