An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Serenissima Res Publica Pontesiae (Most Serene Republic of Pontesi). The subject of the opinion poll was Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights). When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 21.36% | Only those born to nationals become nationals. |
| 20.64% | Only those born in this country or to nationals receive nationality. |
| 29.28% | Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality. |
| 28.72% | Anyone is able to claim nationality. |