Under the right circumstances, you are allowed to become a citizen of both Canada and the United States, simultaneously. Many people enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship, allowing them to to travel back and forth freely, vote, and otherwise take advantage of the rights of citizens in both countries.

Can US citizen keep Canadian citizenship?

Recognizes Dual U.S. Citizenship? Canadian citizens who naturalize in the United States may keep their Canadian citizenship. (See more info about dual citizenship in the USA and Canada.)

Can you get a Canadian passport if you are not a Canadian citizen?

You must be a Canadian citizen to apply for a Canadian passport. Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we extended the eligibility period for Canadian passport renewals. You may be able to renew your passport if it expired on or after February 1, 2019.

Can a dual citizen get a Canadian passport?

You don’t apply for dual citizenship, and there is no related certificate. Canadians are allowed to take foreign citizenship while keeping their Canadian citizenship. Ask the embassy of your country of citizenship about its rules before applying for Canadian citizenship.

What does a Canadian citizen need to enter Canada?

The Government of Canada recommends that Canadian citizens travel with a valid Canadian passport because it is the only reliable and universally accepted travel and identification document available to Canadians for the purpose of international travel.

Does the US allow dual citizenship?

U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. They are required to obey the laws of both countries, and either country has the right to enforce its laws.

What passport do I need for dual citizenship Canada?

If you’re an American-Canadian dual citizen, you don’t need a Canadian passport to travel to Canada – you can use a valid U.S. passport. However, you’ll still need to carry proper ID with you and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada.

What documents do you need for Passport Canada?

Include the following documents with your application form:

• proof of Canadian citizenship (original only)
• a document to support your identity.
• any valid Canadian passport or travel document (refugee travel document or certificate of identity) issued in your current name or any other name of yours.

Are American citizens allowed to have dual citizenship?

Do you need a US passport to enter Canada?

American citizens, including American-Canadian citizens, must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada. You do not need a Canadian passport, a Canadian visa or an eTA to enter Canada if you are travelling with a valid U.S. passport. Was this answer useful?

When to renew u.s.passport in Canada?

We encourage U.S. Citizens to renew their passports even before they expire. To shorten the time spent at the Embassy or Consulates, we recommend you complete and print all necessary passport forms using the Passport Wizard and bring them to your appointment. Your most recent passport was issued more than 15 years ago.

Do you need a passport to travel to Canada as a dual citizen?

This change is part of a broader Government of Canada initiative aimed at ensuring that all Canada-bound passengers have appropriate travel documents to enter the country before they board their flight. For Canadian citizens, including dual Canadian citizens, you must present an acceptable travel document that shows that you are a Canadian.

When do you get scanned for a Canadian passport?

This process will happen automatically when your travel document is scanned during check-in for your flight. This change is part of a broader Government of Canada initiative aimed at ensuring that all Canada-bound passengers have appropriate travel documents to enter the country before they board their flight.