The ABC of Tourism – Dual citizenship
You are permitted by Canadian law to have more than one nationality. However, your Canadian citizenship may not be recognized in the country of your second citizenship, where authorities may prevent Canada from providing you with consular assistance. This situation is especially likely if you do not use your Canadian passport to enter the second country. However, your Canadian citizenship may still not be recognized in certain countries, even if you travel with a Canadian passport.
If you are considered a national of another country, you may be compelled to do military service, required to pay taxes or subject to increased scrutiny by immigration and security officials.
Dual citizenship
can also cause problems in a third country if there is confusion over which citizenship you used to gain entry. To avoid unpleasant surprises, find out if you, your spouse or any other family member may be a citizen of another country.
Where permitted by the laws of the country in question, the Government of Canada encourages Canadians to use their Canadian passport when travelling abroad and to present themselves as Canadians to foreign authorities.
Source: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/publications/bon-voyage-but
April 10, 2015/ altair / Tourists Digest
You are permitted by Canadian law to have more than one nationality. However, your Canadian citizenship may not be recognized in the country of your second citizenship, where authorities may prevent Canada from providing you with consular assistance. This situation is especially likely if you do not use your Canadian passport to enter the second country. However, your Canadian citizenship may still not be recognized in certain countries, even if you travel with a Canadian passport.
If you are considered a national of another country, you may be compelled to do military service, required to pay taxes or subject to increased scrutiny by immigration and security officials.
Dual citizenship
can also cause problems in a third country if there is confusion over which citizenship you used to gain entry. To avoid unpleasant surprises, find out if you, your spouse or any other family member may be a citizen of another country.
Where permitted by the laws of the country in question, the Government of Canada encourages Canadians to use their Canadian passport when travelling abroad and to present themselves as Canadians to foreign authorities.
Source: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/publications/bon-voyage-but
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