Dual Canadian / Irish Citizen moving to the UK

1. Can I be a dual citizen of Canada and the UK?
2. Does the UK accept dual citizenship?
3. Can Irish citizens live in the UK?
4. Can a Canadian citizen move to the UK?
5. How long can a Canadian citizen stay in the UK?
6. Can I be a dual citizen of the US and Canada?
7. How long can British citizen stay away from UK?
8. Which passport should I use if I have dual citizenship?
9. Will I lose my UK citizenship if I move to another country?
10. What is the most Irish city in England?
11. Can Irish citizens use the NHS?
12. Can Irish citizens live and work in the UK after Brexit?

Can I be a dual citizen of Canada and the UK?

Canada and the UK accept dual citizenship (also called “dual nationality”). A person may hold both citizenships and can carry both British and Canadian passports if they so desire. Canadians will not lose their Canadian citizenship by taking another nationality.

Does the UK accept dual citizenship?

Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. ... Check with the country's consulate or embassy in the UK to find out about that country's laws on dual nationality.

Can Irish citizens live in the UK?

Irish citizens are automatically deemed to be "settled" in the United Kingdom. Since 2 October 2000, this is a more favourable status than that given to citizens of other EU and EEA member states. This special status comes from section 1(3) of the Immigration Act 1971, the legislative basis for the Common Travel Area.

Can a Canadian citizen move to the UK?

There are three main visas that allow Canadians to work in the UK. These are the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa, Ancestry Visa, and General Work Visa. The Youth Mobility Visa is the easiest way for Canadians to experience living and working in the UK!

How long can a Canadian citizen stay in the UK?

Canadian citizens will be granted leave to remain in the UK for up to 6 months upon each entry. Many people have stayed in the UK for over 9 months, by leaving the UK for a short trip to France or somewhere else in Europe half-way through, then seeking re-entry to the UK.

Can I be a dual citizen of the US and Canada?

Under the right circumstances, you are allowed to become a citizen of both Canada and the United States, simultaneously. ... If you're already a citizen of one of these countries and become a citizen of the other without taking active steps to renounce your original citizenship, you are a dual citizen.

How long can British citizen stay away from UK?

If you have indefinite leave to remain

It might be a good idea if you want to live abroad in the future. You can live outside the UK for 5 years without losing your settled status. With indefinite leave to remain, you can only live outside the UK for 2 years.

Which passport should I use if I have dual citizenship?

U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country.

Will I lose my UK citizenship if I move to another country?

Currently, yes, a naturalised British Citizen can live anywhere in the world without losing UK citizenship - so long as they intended to live in the United Kingdom when they requested and were granted citizenship.

What is the most Irish city in England?

Arguably the most Irish city in England, Liverpool has a long history of Irish emigration dating back to the Irish Famine. Liverpool is the closest English city to Ireland, which meant that thousands of people fleeing the famine in Ireland landed in the city.

Can Irish citizens use the NHS?

If you're an Irish citizen you can get free NHS healthcare when you start living in the UK - it will not depend on the date. The EEA includes EU countries and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Your family members can continue to use the NHS, even if they joined you after 31 December 2020.

Can Irish citizens live and work in the UK after Brexit?

The Government of Ireland and the UK Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 May 2019, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining the CTA in all circumstances. Irish and British citizens continue to enjoy the right to travel, live, and work, between the UK and Ireland in the same manner as before.