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I currently live in Canada right now. I am going to the US next week but I am a dual citizen, Canada and US. How do I exit Canada and enter the US?
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I currently live in Canada right now. I am going to the US next week but I am a dual citizen, Canada and US. How do I exit Canada and enter the US?
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I currently live in Canada right now. I am going to the US next week but I am a dual citizen, Canada and US. How do I exit Canada and enter the US?
usa canada us-citizens dual-nationality canadian-citizens
edited Mar 27 at 14:23
Robert Columbia
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asked Mar 27 at 4:24
user75494
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I currently live in Canada right now. I am going to the US next week but I am a dual citizen, Canada and US. How do I exit Canada and enter the US?
usa canada us-citizens dual-nationality canadian-citizens
edited Mar 27 at 14:23
Robert Columbia
3,80932246
asked Mar 27 at 4:24
user75494
111
edited Mar 27 at 14:23
Robert Columbia
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edited Mar 27 at 14:23
Robert Columbia
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edited Mar 27 at 14:23
Robert Columbia
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asked Mar 27 at 4:24
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asked Mar 27 at 4:24
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There are no exit procedures for either country.
As a dual citizen you should have passports for both countries. You should use your American passport to fly to the US and to present at US border control. You should use your Canadian passport to fly to Canada and to present at Canadian border control.
Some will say that you don't need both passports, and it's true that neither country can refuse you entry, but the onus will be on you to prove citizenship. A passport is the best proof of this. You won't be denied entry once your citizenship is established, but if you have no passport for that nationality, there might be delays while your citizenship is verified. Note that a birth certificate is not standalone proof of citizenship, as citizenship can be surrendered.
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
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Canada officially recognizes that its citizens can fly to and enter Canada with US passports, though it does also say that a Canadian passport is the best way to prove Canadian nationality when traveling.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 12:20
@phoog You only get the rights of citizenship if you can prove your citizenship. A passport is the best proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 14:46
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"Best" doesn't mean "only," however. It's also possible to be admitted without proving citizenship, of course. Note the "exception" on the page Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport: "If you are an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you will still need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada."
– phoog
Mar 27 at 14:59
@phoog That exception really is about the fact that Canadian citizens are ineligible for an eTA. US citizens don't require one, so it's still possible to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen with a US passport, even though it isn't recommended. A birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 15:16
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That may all be true, but none of it changes the fact that the "some" in your statement that "some will say that you don't need both passports" includes the government of Canada itself. The government may prefer Canadian/US dual citizens to have Canadian passports, but the government nonetheless recognizes that Canadian/US dual citizens do not necessarily need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 15:31
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There are no exit procedures for either country.
As a dual citizen you should have passports for both countries. You should use your American passport to fly to the US and to present at US border control. You should use your Canadian passport to fly to Canada and to present at Canadian border control.
Some will say that you don't need both passports, and it's true that neither country can refuse you entry, but the onus will be on you to prove citizenship. A passport is the best proof of this. You won't be denied entry once your citizenship is established, but if you have no passport for that nationality, there might be delays while your citizenship is verified. Note that a birth certificate is not standalone proof of citizenship, as citizenship can be surrendered.
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
14.6k44075
4
Canada officially recognizes that its citizens can fly to and enter Canada with US passports, though it does also say that a Canadian passport is the best way to prove Canadian nationality when traveling.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 12:20
@phoog You only get the rights of citizenship if you can prove your citizenship. A passport is the best proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 14:46
2
"Best" doesn't mean "only," however. It's also possible to be admitted without proving citizenship, of course. Note the "exception" on the page Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport: "If you are an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you will still need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada."
– phoog
Mar 27 at 14:59
@phoog That exception really is about the fact that Canadian citizens are ineligible for an eTA. US citizens don't require one, so it's still possible to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen with a US passport, even though it isn't recommended. A birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 15:16
1
That may all be true, but none of it changes the fact that the "some" in your statement that "some will say that you don't need both passports" includes the government of Canada itself. The government may prefer Canadian/US dual citizens to have Canadian passports, but the government nonetheless recognizes that Canadian/US dual citizens do not necessarily need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 15:31
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show 1 more comment
up vote
5
down vote
There are no exit procedures for either country.
As a dual citizen you should have passports for both countries. You should use your American passport to fly to the US and to present at US border control. You should use your Canadian passport to fly to Canada and to present at Canadian border control.
Some will say that you don't need both passports, and it's true that neither country can refuse you entry, but the onus will be on you to prove citizenship. A passport is the best proof of this. You won't be denied entry once your citizenship is established, but if you have no passport for that nationality, there might be delays while your citizenship is verified. Note that a birth certificate is not standalone proof of citizenship, as citizenship can be surrendered.
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
14.6k44075
4
Canada officially recognizes that its citizens can fly to and enter Canada with US passports, though it does also say that a Canadian passport is the best way to prove Canadian nationality when traveling.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 12:20
@phoog You only get the rights of citizenship if you can prove your citizenship. A passport is the best proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 14:46
2
"Best" doesn't mean "only," however. It's also possible to be admitted without proving citizenship, of course. Note the "exception" on the page Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport: "If you are an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you will still need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada."
– phoog
Mar 27 at 14:59
@phoog That exception really is about the fact that Canadian citizens are ineligible for an eTA. US citizens don't require one, so it's still possible to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen with a US passport, even though it isn't recommended. A birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 15:16
1
That may all be true, but none of it changes the fact that the "some" in your statement that "some will say that you don't need both passports" includes the government of Canada itself. The government may prefer Canadian/US dual citizens to have Canadian passports, but the government nonetheless recognizes that Canadian/US dual citizens do not necessarily need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 15:31
 |Â
show 1 more comment
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
There are no exit procedures for either country.
As a dual citizen you should have passports for both countries. You should use your American passport to fly to the US and to present at US border control. You should use your Canadian passport to fly to Canada and to present at Canadian border control.
Some will say that you don't need both passports, and it's true that neither country can refuse you entry, but the onus will be on you to prove citizenship. A passport is the best proof of this. You won't be denied entry once your citizenship is established, but if you have no passport for that nationality, there might be delays while your citizenship is verified. Note that a birth certificate is not standalone proof of citizenship, as citizenship can be surrendered.
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
14.6k44075
There are no exit procedures for either country.
As a dual citizen you should have passports for both countries. You should use your American passport to fly to the US and to present at US border control. You should use your Canadian passport to fly to Canada and to present at Canadian border control.
Some will say that you don't need both passports, and it's true that neither country can refuse you entry, but the onus will be on you to prove citizenship. A passport is the best proof of this. You won't be denied entry once your citizenship is established, but if you have no passport for that nationality, there might be delays while your citizenship is verified. Note that a birth certificate is not standalone proof of citizenship, as citizenship can be surrendered.
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
14.6k44075
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
14.6k44075
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
14.6k44075
answered Mar 27 at 4:40
Jim MacKenzie
14.6k44075
14.6k44075
4
Canada officially recognizes that its citizens can fly to and enter Canada with US passports, though it does also say that a Canadian passport is the best way to prove Canadian nationality when traveling.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 12:20
@phoog You only get the rights of citizenship if you can prove your citizenship. A passport is the best proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 14:46
2
"Best" doesn't mean "only," however. It's also possible to be admitted without proving citizenship, of course. Note the "exception" on the page Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport: "If you are an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you will still need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada."
– phoog
Mar 27 at 14:59
@phoog That exception really is about the fact that Canadian citizens are ineligible for an eTA. US citizens don't require one, so it's still possible to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen with a US passport, even though it isn't recommended. A birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 15:16
1
That may all be true, but none of it changes the fact that the "some" in your statement that "some will say that you don't need both passports" includes the government of Canada itself. The government may prefer Canadian/US dual citizens to have Canadian passports, but the government nonetheless recognizes that Canadian/US dual citizens do not necessarily need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 15:31
 |Â
show 1 more comment
4
Canada officially recognizes that its citizens can fly to and enter Canada with US passports, though it does also say that a Canadian passport is the best way to prove Canadian nationality when traveling.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 12:20
@phoog You only get the rights of citizenship if you can prove your citizenship. A passport is the best proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 14:46
2
"Best" doesn't mean "only," however. It's also possible to be admitted without proving citizenship, of course. Note the "exception" on the page Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport: "If you are an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you will still need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada."
– phoog
Mar 27 at 14:59
@phoog That exception really is about the fact that Canadian citizens are ineligible for an eTA. US citizens don't require one, so it's still possible to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen with a US passport, even though it isn't recommended. A birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 15:16
1
That may all be true, but none of it changes the fact that the "some" in your statement that "some will say that you don't need both passports" includes the government of Canada itself. The government may prefer Canadian/US dual citizens to have Canadian passports, but the government nonetheless recognizes that Canadian/US dual citizens do not necessarily need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 15:31
4
4
Canada officially recognizes that its citizens can fly to and enter Canada with US passports, though it does also say that a Canadian passport is the best way to prove Canadian nationality when traveling.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 12:20
Canada officially recognizes that its citizens can fly to and enter Canada with US passports, though it does also say that a Canadian passport is the best way to prove Canadian nationality when traveling.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 12:20
@phoog You only get the rights of citizenship if you can prove your citizenship. A passport is the best proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 14:46
@phoog You only get the rights of citizenship if you can prove your citizenship. A passport is the best proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 14:46
2
2
"Best" doesn't mean "only," however. It's also possible to be admitted without proving citizenship, of course. Note the "exception" on the page Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport: "If you are an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you will still need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada."
– phoog
Mar 27 at 14:59
"Best" doesn't mean "only," however. It's also possible to be admitted without proving citizenship, of course. Note the "exception" on the page Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport: "If you are an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you will still need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada."
– phoog
Mar 27 at 14:59
@phoog That exception really is about the fact that Canadian citizens are ineligible for an eTA. US citizens don't require one, so it's still possible to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen with a US passport, even though it isn't recommended. A birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 15:16
@phoog That exception really is about the fact that Canadian citizens are ineligible for an eTA. US citizens don't require one, so it's still possible to enter Canada as a Canadian citizen with a US passport, even though it isn't recommended. A birth certificate alone is not sufficient proof of citizenship.
– Jim MacKenzie
Mar 27 at 15:16
1
1
That may all be true, but none of it changes the fact that the "some" in your statement that "some will say that you don't need both passports" includes the government of Canada itself. The government may prefer Canadian/US dual citizens to have Canadian passports, but the government nonetheless recognizes that Canadian/US dual citizens do not necessarily need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 15:31
That may all be true, but none of it changes the fact that the "some" in your statement that "some will say that you don't need both passports" includes the government of Canada itself. The government may prefer Canadian/US dual citizens to have Canadian passports, but the government nonetheless recognizes that Canadian/US dual citizens do not necessarily need a Canadian passport to enter Canada.
– phoog
Mar 27 at 15:31
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