vetra121

Hello All,

So grateful to have been told about this website. I was born in Quebec City, Canada and then Naturalized as a US citizen at 6 year old, but my parents did not retain my dual citizenship (they probably were unaware that they could). That said, I am looking for some guidance as to how I can obtain dual citizenship. Thanks to all in advance for any advice you can give...

BritInParis

No need to retain it as Ted Cruz found out. Just apply for a Canadian passport using your birth certificate.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...ort/apply.html

christmasoompa

vetra121

Thank you!!

MarylandNed

Holding a passport is not the same as holding citizenship. You can be a citizen of a country without holding a valid passport for that country. So just because you do not currently have a Canadian passport does not mean that you are not a Canadian citizen. Also do not make the mistake of applying for Canadian citizenship. That's a process for people who are not currently Canadian citizens and want to become one.

If you are a Canadian citizen (and it sounds like you are), then you simply need to apply for a Canadian passport as proof of your Canadian citizenship. Note that the photo requirements for Canadian passports are different to those for US passports. Usually you can find someone knowledgeable at a local pharmacy (e.g. Walgreens) who can produce the correct photos for you. If not, you can take the photo specifications to a local photographer.

Start here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...-passport.html

vetra121

Thank you so much! This information is very helpful.