Travelling with dual citizenship

[tommy503]

Hi,

I have recently obtained my Canadian citizenship and have a question regarding travelling abroad. I'm now a dual citizen with a valid European passport that I didn't have to surrender,

Do I need a Canadian passport to board an international return flight? If no, what documents serve as valid proof?


Thanks in advance

 

[Seym]

Given that you have the passport of a country that allows to visit Canada visa-free, there's another possibility for you if you want to board the plane back, a special authorization:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/dual-canadian-citizens-visit-canada.html#findOut

But in general, Canadian citizen, except dual US citizen, are expected to use their Canadian passport.

 

[armoured]

Hi,

I have recently obtained my Canadian citizenship and have a question regarding travelling abroad. I'm now a dual citizen with a valid European passport that I didn't have to surrender,

Do I need a Canadian passport to board an international return flight? If no, what documents serve as valid proof?


Thanks in advance

Allowing for the 'special authorization' process above, it's still MUCH better if you get the Canadian passport.

Your Euro passport: you CANNOT get a normal ETA, so basically must have Canadian passport. yes, in a pinch you can use the special aiuthorization, but better if you dont' have to rely upon it.

 

[sumitbajaj07]

Hi,

I have recently obtained my Canadian citizenship and have a question regarding travelling abroad. I'm now a dual citizen with a valid European passport that I didn't have to surrender,

Do I need a Canadian passport to board an international return flight? If no, what documents serve as valid proof?


Thanks in advance

Hi,

Need advise. I'll be travelling to India with my family soon. I got my son's citizenship applictaion accepted and expecting tpo citizenship certificat ein 2 weeks. but my flight is after 3 weeks and I don't think I can get canadian passport so quickly. My son is a USA citizen. can you please confirm he will be able to enter into the canada withpout canadian passport ? Will canadian citizenship certificate and his USA passsport be enough ? or I need to apply as you mentioned above ?

 

[Seym]

I mean, if you fully read the whole conversation before posting, there was a "except dual US citizen" in my previous message...
Canadian citizen can enter Canada with a US passport : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html#canadian-citizens

 

[Dalboy1980]

In a nutshell when returning back to Canada you need to show your Canadian Passport.....except I believe if from US.