The proposals will be published on Thursday and will highlight how non-Scots can qualify for citizenship.
They will also detail who would automatically be considered a citizen if Scotland leaves the UK.
The proposals are the fifth Building a New Scotland paper, which will also cover proposals on Scottish passports and assistance for Scots travelling, living or working abroad if the nation becomes independent.
Migrants’ rights, freedom of movement and citizenship fees will also be discussed in the paper.
Minister for independence Jamie Hepburn MSP said: “As an independent nation, Scotland would have the opportunity to re-define what it means to be a citizen of this country, building on our inclusive national identity and sense of collective purpose.
“Independence would also enable us to take a fairer and more welcoming approach to citizenship to make it easier for those who have made Scotland their home to settle here permanently, helping to grow our population and support our communities and public