Does my country allow Canadian Dual Citizenship?

Does my country allow Canadian Dual Citizenship?

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Depending on your nation’s policies you may be eligible to keep your current citizenship status, and become a Canadian citizen.

Many immigrants applying for citizenship in Canada can hold two passports at the same time because Canada allows foreign nationals to hold one Canadian citizenship while retaining their original citizenship. This is called dual citizenship.

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The fact that Canadians lose Canadian citizenship is difficult and complicated, meaning immigrants naturalized to the country will retain two citizenships — if their country of origin allows it.

How does Dual Citizenship work?

     Dual citizenship is when a person holds two different passports at the same time - further giving them legal status as citizens of both countries.

Benefits

The most obvious benefit of dual citizenship is that individuals are entitled to the rights of both countries, including social programs, ease of travel between the two countries (and associated allies), and the ability to own property (among other freedoms). 

Drawbacks

However, dual citizenship can also have certain disadvantages. For example, some people may have double obligations (taxes, military service, etc.) to both countries, which can be troublesome. Additionally, the dual citizenship approval process can be complex and cumbersome, and bureaucracy is often a key part of extending the processing cycle. 

Does my country allow for Dual Citizenship with Canada?

  • Bangladesh: Though not technically allowed by law, individuals of Bangladeshi origins who are citizens of Canada, may apply for a Dual Nationality Certificate (DNC) with the Bangladeshi government. If approved, these individuals will have dual citizenship. If a DNC is not obtained Bangladeshis will lose their citizenship upon becoming naturalized Canadian citizens.
  • India: India does not allow dual citizenship with any other country (as is written in the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955). It is considered a punishable offense to apply for, continue to hold or obtain an Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship. Indian nationals who obtain Canadian citizenship will not be eligible for dual citizenship.
  • Nigeria: Nigeria allows dual citizenship with other countries, and even naturalization to another country while holding a Nigerian passport. Nigeria does not, however, allow people who have naturalized into another country, to also naturalize to Nigeria. Nigerian nationals pursuing Canadian citizenship will therefore be able to hold two passports.
  • Pakistan: Pakistan does not allow dual citizenship for Pakistani nationals living abroad. While the country does have dual citizenship agreements with 19 countries (including Canada)— allowing nationals of these countries to become Pakistani while maintaining their initial nationality—Pakistani citizens who naturalize to another country must revoke their Pakistani citizenship. Pakistani citizens looking to naturalize to Canada must give up their Pakistani passports.
  • Philippines: The Philippines allows dual citizenship with Canada. Filippino nationals who had been naturalized to other countries may apply to retain or regain their status; if they were born before 1973 and had at least one Filipino parent at the time of their birth. Individuals born in Canada, with at least one parent who is Filipino at the time, will already be considered dual citizens. Filipino nationals applying for Canadian citizenship can apply to retain both passports.
  • U.K: The U.K does allow dual citizenship with Canada, meaning that U.K. citizens can pursue and avail of Canadian citizenship without any impact on their current nationality.
  • U.S.A: The United States allows dual citizenship with other countries, including Canada, meaning that U.S. nationals can freely pursue Canadian citizenship without any impact on their American nationality.
  • Saudi Arabia: Dual citizenship is not recognized in Saudi Arabia with any other country. Furthermore, if you are considered a Saudi Arabian citizen, you can lawfully be denied Canadian consular services in Saudi Arabia.

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