Dual Citizenship (Canada-British)

shoots
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Joined: 28 Mar 2008
Posts: 2
Location: Fort McMurray

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:45 am

 

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My father was born in England in 1948 and moved to Canada about 20 years later. I was born in Canada in 1980. Is it the same process as if you were born to an English mother? I'd like to get dual citizenship/British passport, or whatever I can that will all me to more easily obtain work and travel in Europe.

Appreciate any assistance provide.
Dave

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ashschu
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Joined: 09 Feb 2008
Posts: 9
Location: Vancouver Island

Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:24 pm

 

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Dave,

From all I found out, it is essentially the exact same process. You just fill in a different part on the form as you are claiming through your dad and not your mum. I found this website that had the answers to almost all of my questions, and also all the info regarding forms and fees etc. I'm pretty sure I still can't post the URL but if you'd like I can PM you the address.

From all I found out you gained your citizenship at birth. You don't need to apply for it. All you will have to do is submit proof of your eligibility by descent through your dad when applying for your passport (his and your Birth Certificates etc) and you're good to go. It took 10 days from the day the High Commission received my application to when I received my passport back from them. Totally painless.

Also - I noticed that you are located in Fort McMurray. I was born there and lived there for 8 years before heading to BC. I don't envy you the winter you're probably still having!

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shoots
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Joined: 28 Mar 2008
Posts: 2
Location: Fort McMurray

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:09 am

 

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That'd be great if you could PM me the URL that you used, it'd be much appreciated. My e-mail is shoots @ hotmail . com

Thanks very much!

As for the winter, it struck back up again this week but I think it'll be going away again, hopefully soon.

Have you used your passport since getting it? Any problems or issues? Does it make anything a little easier?

Thanks again for the help,
Dave

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