Discover the ins and outs of dual citizenship and how different countries handle it in conjunction with Canadian citizenship. Dual citizenship allows individuals to hold multiple citizenships, subject to the laws of each country involved. Here’s a glimpse into how various nations approach dual citizenship alongside Canada:

Philippines

Philippines permits dual citizenship for natural-born Filipinos and children born abroad to Filipino parents.

Nigeria

Nigeria allows dual citizenship for individuals born with Nigerian citizenship or by descent. Those who acquire Nigerian citizenship through naturalization must renounce their original citizenship.

United States

US citizens can retain Canadian citizenship without giving up their US citizenship, but they must use a US passport for travel to and from the US.

France

France allows dual citizenship with no restrictions.

Pakistan

Pakistan recently recognized dual citizenship with Canada, joining 22 other countries with similar agreements.

Brazil

Brazil acknowledges dual citizenship without stringent conditions, although dual nationals may have limited consular protection.

United Kingdom

UK citizens can hold dual citizenship with Canada without renouncing their UK citizenship.

Germany

Starting June 2024, Germans can hold dual citizenship with Canada under specific circumstances.

Syria

Syria allows dual citizenship but treats dual citizens as Syrian nationals primarily for legal purposes.

Mexico

Mexico has permitted dual citizenship without restrictions since 1998.

Iran and Dual Citizenship

Iran does not formally recognize dual citizenship, considering dual citizens as Iranian nationals for legal matters. While Iranian citizenship is not automatically renounced upon acquiring another nationality, dual citizens must use an Iranian passport when entering or leaving Iran.