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Citizenship changed before applying for Canadian Citizenship

keys8014

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I am currently an Indian citizen (have Indian Passport), already got my Canadian Permanent Residency and on my Canadian PR card, it says I am Indian citizen.

I am also a permanent resident in the Philippines, also have the PR card from Philippines.

What if I get my Philippine Citizenship first then apply for Canadian Citizenship, will this be valid or I won't be able to apply for Canadian Citizenship anymore?
 

hawk39

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You can, but it would seem like a wasted effort afterwards. Canada allows multiple citizenship, but the Philippines does not unless the person is considered a natural-born Filipino and applies for reacquisition. This means that once you get Canadian citizenship, the Philippines will revoke your Filipino citizenship.
 
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keys8014

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You can, but it would seem like a wasted effort afterwards. Canada allows multiple citizenship, but the Philippines does not unless the person is considered a natural-born Filipino and applies for reacquisition. This means that once you get Canadian citizenship, the Philippines will revoke your Filipino citizenship.
Im a PR in Philippines for more than 10 years, i am qualified to apply.

Im just worried that it might conflict the canadian citizenship application