All You Need To Know About Canadian Dual Citizenship

Dual citizenship implies that you are a citizen of more than one country. In Canada, dual or multiple citizenship is legal. Please ensure that it is legal in your home country. It is estimated that almost one in 20 Canadians hold more than one passport.

 

Including Canada, 49 other countries allow dual citizenship. They are:

 

Albania	Australia	Barbados	Bangladesh	Belgium
Bulgaria	Chile	Costa Rica	Croatia	Cyprus
Czech Republic	Denmark	Dominican Republic	Egypt	Finland
France	Germany	Greece	Hungary	Iceland
Ireland	Israel	Italy	Jamaica	Kosovo
Latvia	Malta	Mexico	Nigeria	Pakistan
Panama	Peru	Philippines	Portugal	Romania
St Kitts & Nevis	Serbia	Slovenia	South Africa	South Korea
Spain	Sweden	Switzerland	Syria	Turkey
United Kingdom	United States	Venezuela

 

Check Dual Citizenship Criteria

Dual citizenship criteria sometimes varies depending on the country. Depending on home country rules, a person seeking dual citizenship has to inform concerned authorities in his home country about his intention of taking up dual citizenship in another country. As a result of which, he/she might be prohibited from pursuing specific jobs in his or her home country.

 

In Egypt, for example, if an Egyptian citizen gains Canadian citizenship, they need to inform the government about their intention to retain their Egyptian citizenship within the first year of obtaining their Canadian citizenship. As a result, they can’t serve in the Egyptian police, military, or parliament.

 

In the United States, those holding dual citizenship need to declare “other allegiances” to get their U.S. passport and in case applying for government programs.

 

Advantages and Disadvantages of Dual Citizenship

There are always two sides to the coin. Similarly, there are both plus and minus of keeping your dual citizenship. Let us take a quick look:

 

Advantages	Disadvantages
While travelling to your home country, the need to apply for a visitor visa disappears.	Legally, one must obey all laws related to military service, provide for the public education system, and pay taxes.
Dual Canadian citizens need to present their Canadian passport when they board a flight back to Canada. The only exception to the rule being U.S.-Canada dual citizenship.	For those who wish to pursue a career in Government services in either of the countries, it is a disadvantage.
Since November 2016, as part of new Electronic Travel Authorization (Canada eTA) requirements, dual citizens from visa-exempt countries cannot enter Canada without presenting their passports.	Before taking dual citizenship, it is best to check embassy or consulate’s pros and cons. There might be a few special caveats.
Despite holding a valid Canadian passport, dual citizens should still meet the following criteria: ·         Be in good health ·         Meet the minimum bank balance requirements ·         Have no criminal cases against them, and ·         Have proper identification.
Dual citizenship can be a lifesaver in cases of emergencies. A Canadian citizen can choose which embassy they want to seek help from.

 

Always remember- while booking a flight, present the passport which is to be used on entering the country. Dual citizens should always carry both their passports while travelling.

 

24 countries that don’t allow dual citizenship are:

 

Andorra	Austria	Bahrain	China
El Salvador	Estonia	Germany	India
Indonesia	Japan	Lithuania	Luxembourg
Malaysia	Montenegro	Saudi Arabia	The Netherlands
Norway	Poland	Singapore	Sri Lanka
Tanzania	Thailand	Ukraine	United Arab Emirates

 

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