New dual citizen Canada/Australia

1. Can you be a dual citizen of Canada and Australia?
2. Does Australia recognize dual citizenship?
3. Can dual citizens return to Canada?
4. How do I get dual citizenship with Canada?
5. How many years do you have to live in Australia to be a citizen?
6. Can a Canadian citizen live in Australia?
7. Can I get Australian citizenship if I marry an Australian?
8. Can I lose my Australian citizenship?
9. When did Australia allow dual citizenship?
10. How long can a Canadian citizen stay out of Canada?
11. How much does it cost to get dual citizenship in Canada?
12. Can Canadians cross the border?

Can you be a dual citizen of Canada and Australia?

Australia allows its citizens to hold dual nationality. ... To check if your country allows its citizens to hold dual or multiple citizenships, contact the embassy or consulate of that country in Australia. Dual Citizenship Law in Canada. Under Canadian law, a Canadian can be a citizen of another country as well.

Does Australia recognize dual citizenship?

Australia permits 'citizenship of two or more countries', providing it's legal according to all the relevant parties. So if you're already a dual national of two other countries, and then you settle in Australia, you could eventually gain Australian citizenship and become a triple national.

Can dual citizens return to Canada?

Canadian-American dual citizens

If you're travelling by air from the US to Canada, you should bring a valid Canadian passport and a valid US passport or travel document to board your flight. Carrying both documents as proof of citizenship may help facilitate both entry into Canada and return to the United States.

How do I get dual citizenship with Canada?

You don't apply for dual citizenship, and there is no related certificate. Canadians are allowed to take foreign citizenship while keeping their Canadian citizenship. Ask the embassy of your country of citizenship about its rules before applying for Canadian citizenship.

How many years do you have to live in Australia to be a citizen?

Residence requirement

Any adult who became a permanent resident on or after 1 July 2007 must have been lawfully residing in Australia for four years immediately before applying for Australian citizenship. This includes: 12 months as a permanent resident.

Can a Canadian citizen live in Australia?

Unfortunately for Canadians wanting to live in Australia there isn't an agreement between the governments of Australia and Canada. This means Canadians need to get appropriate travel insurance or overseas visitors health cover to make sure they are insured in case of a medical emergency.

Can I get Australian citizenship if I marry an Australian?

Can I obtain citizenship through marriage? There's no special route to become an Australian citizen by marriage. Even if your partner is Australian, you'll have to fulfil all the regular requirements to be eligible to apply, including the residence and good character rules.

Can I lose my Australian citizenship?

You can lose Australian citizenship if you take steps to renounce it. You may decide to do this because you are a citizen of another country, or you are entitled to become a citizen of another country.

When did Australia allow dual citizenship?

1920: The Nationality Act 1920 codified the concept of a British subject, as defined under Australian law, effective 1 January 1921. 1948: The Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 created the concept of Australian citizenship, and came into force on 26 January 1949.

How long can a Canadian citizen stay out of Canada?

How long are you welcome to visit another country? A Canadian can stay for up to 182 days per calendar year (without paying U.S. income tax). Visitors can stay for maximum of six months in each 12 months (not a calendar year, but counting backwards 12 months from your date of entry).

How much does it cost to get dual citizenship in Canada?

The government of Canada has increased the application fee for the second time in a year, increasing it from $300 to $530. In addition to the revised fee of $530, an applicant also needs to pay an additional $100 as right-of-citizenship fee which is returned in case an application for citizenship is not accepted.

Can Canadians cross the border?

Americans and Canadians cross the land border every day to do essential work or for other urgent or essential reasons, and that travel will not be impacted. What restrictions are there to essential travel?