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jshahid

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If my child is born outside Canada, can I apply for his/her citizenship? I got my citizenship back in 2014, originally born in Pakistan.
 

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jshahid said:
If my child is born outside Canada, can I apply for his/her citizenship? I got my citizenship back in 2014, originally born in Pakistan.
Yes, your child will have canadian citizenship by descent if you have child outside Canada. You just need to apply for proof of citizenship.
 

Bs65

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jshahid said:
Thank you,

Is my passport consider proof of citizenship?
maybe read the official website for the process and list of documents required http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/
 

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jshahid said:
thank you it seem like I should be able to apply for his/her Canadian citizenship. :)
You will be applying for PROOF of your child's citizenship.