Dual Citizen (US-Iranian) seeking travel to Canada. Visited Iran 2011
I'm inquiring about a trip to Canada within the month. I am an natural-born American citizen with a dual citizenship of Iran by way of my Iranian parents. I have traveled to Iran once in 2011 with my Iranian passport.
I am worried I will run into trouble without preparing a bit more for the trip.
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I'm inquiring about a trip to Canada within the month. I am an natural-born American citizen with a dual citizenship of Iran by way of my Iranian parents. I have traveled to Iran once in 2011 with my Iranian passport.
I am worried I will run into trouble without preparing a bit more for the trip.
visas customs-and-immigration canada dual-nationality
edited Apr 3 '17 at 7:59
JonathanReez♦
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asked Apr 2 '17 at 16:35
psyphr1
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What sort of trouble? Do you have evidence indicating that people in your situation would have such trouble? Aside from delays and questioning at the border, I'm unaware of any, and I am also unaware of anything you can do in preparation to minimize the risk of such suspicion, or the impact.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 17:52
There's nothing you can do if they choose to harass you. Just live your life.
– Honorary World Citizen
Apr 2 '17 at 20:08
Even if the correct answer is "relax, there's nothing to worry about", I don't blame the OP for asking.
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 2 '17 at 21:17
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I'm inquiring about a trip to Canada within the month. I am an natural-born American citizen with a dual citizenship of Iran by way of my Iranian parents. I have traveled to Iran once in 2011 with my Iranian passport.
I am worried I will run into trouble without preparing a bit more for the trip.
visas customs-and-immigration canada dual-nationality
edited Apr 3 '17 at 7:59
JonathanReez♦
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asked Apr 2 '17 at 16:35
psyphr1
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I'm inquiring about a trip to Canada within the month. I am an natural-born American citizen with a dual citizenship of Iran by way of my Iranian parents. I have traveled to Iran once in 2011 with my Iranian passport.
I am worried I will run into trouble without preparing a bit more for the trip.
visas customs-and-immigration canada dual-nationality
visas customs-and-immigration canada dual-nationality
edited Apr 3 '17 at 7:59
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asked Apr 2 '17 at 16:35
psyphr1
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JonathanReez♦
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psyphr1
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What sort of trouble? Do you have evidence indicating that people in your situation would have such trouble? Aside from delays and questioning at the border, I'm unaware of any, and I am also unaware of anything you can do in preparation to minimize the risk of such suspicion, or the impact.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 17:52
There's nothing you can do if they choose to harass you. Just live your life.
– Honorary World Citizen
Apr 2 '17 at 20:08
Even if the correct answer is "relax, there's nothing to worry about", I don't blame the OP for asking.
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 2 '17 at 21:17
add a comment |
What sort of trouble? Do you have evidence indicating that people in your situation would have such trouble? Aside from delays and questioning at the border, I'm unaware of any, and I am also unaware of anything you can do in preparation to minimize the risk of such suspicion, or the impact.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 17:52
There's nothing you can do if they choose to harass you. Just live your life.
– Honorary World Citizen
Apr 2 '17 at 20:08
Even if the correct answer is "relax, there's nothing to worry about", I don't blame the OP for asking.
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 2 '17 at 21:17
What sort of trouble? Do you have evidence indicating that people in your situation would have such trouble? Aside from delays and questioning at the border, I'm unaware of any, and I am also unaware of anything you can do in preparation to minimize the risk of such suspicion, or the impact.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 17:52
What sort of trouble? Do you have evidence indicating that people in your situation would have such trouble? Aside from delays and questioning at the border, I'm unaware of any, and I am also unaware of anything you can do in preparation to minimize the risk of such suspicion, or the impact.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 17:52
There's nothing you can do if they choose to harass you. Just live your life.
– Honorary World Citizen
Apr 2 '17 at 20:08
There's nothing you can do if they choose to harass you. Just live your life.
– Honorary World Citizen
Apr 2 '17 at 20:08
Even if the correct answer is "relax, there's nothing to worry about", I don't blame the OP for asking.
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 2 '17 at 21:17
Even if the correct answer is "relax, there's nothing to worry about", I don't blame the OP for asking.
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 2 '17 at 21:17
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Canada and the US are two separate countries. It is the US that imposes restrictions for dual Iranian citizens, and even that does not apply to Canadians.
So just present your US passport or NEXUS card (or US passport card/enhanced driving licence if entering by land or sea), and you should have no problems, at least not due to your dual nationality.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
Crazydre
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Given that the US has detained for questioning at least one (somewhat prominent) Muslim natural-born American citizen, asking him about his religion, on entry into the US, the prediction that psyphr1 will have "no problems" seems unduly optimistic.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:48
@phoog Changed the word to "should"
– Crazydre
Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
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Canada does not care about what other citizenships you hold. You qualify to visit Canada without visa because of your US citizenship, and being dual citizen makes no difference to that. You may possibly get a couple of extra questions at Canadian immigration if there is an Iranian stamp in your passport, but it will not be more than that.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
DJClayworth
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"it will not be more than that": are you certain about that? Muhammad Ali Jr. was reported to have been detained for over two hours.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:51
2
That was in the USA.
– DJClayworth
Apr 2 '17 at 19:13
A "trip to Canada" most likely implies a return to the USA.
– phoog
Apr 3 '17 at 8:12
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Canada and the US are two separate countries. It is the US that imposes restrictions for dual Iranian citizens, and even that does not apply to Canadians.
So just present your US passport or NEXUS card (or US passport card/enhanced driving licence if entering by land or sea), and you should have no problems, at least not due to your dual nationality.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
Crazydre
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Given that the US has detained for questioning at least one (somewhat prominent) Muslim natural-born American citizen, asking him about his religion, on entry into the US, the prediction that psyphr1 will have "no problems" seems unduly optimistic.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:48
@phoog Changed the word to "should"
– Crazydre
Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
add a comment |
Canada and the US are two separate countries. It is the US that imposes restrictions for dual Iranian citizens, and even that does not apply to Canadians.
So just present your US passport or NEXUS card (or US passport card/enhanced driving licence if entering by land or sea), and you should have no problems, at least not due to your dual nationality.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
Crazydre
52k1096228
Given that the US has detained for questioning at least one (somewhat prominent) Muslim natural-born American citizen, asking him about his religion, on entry into the US, the prediction that psyphr1 will have "no problems" seems unduly optimistic.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:48
@phoog Changed the word to "should"
– Crazydre
Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
add a comment |
Canada and the US are two separate countries. It is the US that imposes restrictions for dual Iranian citizens, and even that does not apply to Canadians.
So just present your US passport or NEXUS card (or US passport card/enhanced driving licence if entering by land or sea), and you should have no problems, at least not due to your dual nationality.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
Crazydre
52k1096228
Canada and the US are two separate countries. It is the US that imposes restrictions for dual Iranian citizens, and even that does not apply to Canadians.
So just present your US passport or NEXUS card (or US passport card/enhanced driving licence if entering by land or sea), and you should have no problems, at least not due to your dual nationality.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
Crazydre
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edited Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
Crazydre
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answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
Crazydre
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answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:35
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Given that the US has detained for questioning at least one (somewhat prominent) Muslim natural-born American citizen, asking him about his religion, on entry into the US, the prediction that psyphr1 will have "no problems" seems unduly optimistic.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:48
@phoog Changed the word to "should"
– Crazydre
Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
add a comment |
Given that the US has detained for questioning at least one (somewhat prominent) Muslim natural-born American citizen, asking him about his religion, on entry into the US, the prediction that psyphr1 will have "no problems" seems unduly optimistic.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:48
@phoog Changed the word to "should"
– Crazydre
Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
Given that the US has detained for questioning at least one (somewhat prominent) Muslim natural-born American citizen, asking him about his religion, on entry into the US, the prediction that psyphr1 will have "no problems" seems unduly optimistic.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:48
Given that the US has detained for questioning at least one (somewhat prominent) Muslim natural-born American citizen, asking him about his religion, on entry into the US, the prediction that psyphr1 will have "no problems" seems unduly optimistic.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:48
@phoog Changed the word to "should"
– Crazydre
Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
@phoog Changed the word to "should"
– Crazydre
Apr 2 '17 at 18:50
add a comment |
Canada does not care about what other citizenships you hold. You qualify to visit Canada without visa because of your US citizenship, and being dual citizen makes no difference to that. You may possibly get a couple of extra questions at Canadian immigration if there is an Iranian stamp in your passport, but it will not be more than that.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
DJClayworth
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"it will not be more than that": are you certain about that? Muhammad Ali Jr. was reported to have been detained for over two hours.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:51
2
That was in the USA.
– DJClayworth
Apr 2 '17 at 19:13
A "trip to Canada" most likely implies a return to the USA.
– phoog
Apr 3 '17 at 8:12
add a comment |
Canada does not care about what other citizenships you hold. You qualify to visit Canada without visa because of your US citizenship, and being dual citizen makes no difference to that. You may possibly get a couple of extra questions at Canadian immigration if there is an Iranian stamp in your passport, but it will not be more than that.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
DJClayworth
31.8k581119
"it will not be more than that": are you certain about that? Muhammad Ali Jr. was reported to have been detained for over two hours.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:51
2
That was in the USA.
– DJClayworth
Apr 2 '17 at 19:13
A "trip to Canada" most likely implies a return to the USA.
– phoog
Apr 3 '17 at 8:12
add a comment |
Canada does not care about what other citizenships you hold. You qualify to visit Canada without visa because of your US citizenship, and being dual citizen makes no difference to that. You may possibly get a couple of extra questions at Canadian immigration if there is an Iranian stamp in your passport, but it will not be more than that.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
DJClayworth
31.8k581119
Canada does not care about what other citizenships you hold. You qualify to visit Canada without visa because of your US citizenship, and being dual citizen makes no difference to that. You may possibly get a couple of extra questions at Canadian immigration if there is an Iranian stamp in your passport, but it will not be more than that.
answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
DJClayworth
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answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
DJClayworth
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answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
DJClayworth
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answered Apr 2 '17 at 18:04
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"it will not be more than that": are you certain about that? Muhammad Ali Jr. was reported to have been detained for over two hours.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:51
2
That was in the USA.
– DJClayworth
Apr 2 '17 at 19:13
A "trip to Canada" most likely implies a return to the USA.
– phoog
Apr 3 '17 at 8:12
add a comment |
"it will not be more than that": are you certain about that? Muhammad Ali Jr. was reported to have been detained for over two hours.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:51
2
That was in the USA.
– DJClayworth
Apr 2 '17 at 19:13
A "trip to Canada" most likely implies a return to the USA.
– phoog
Apr 3 '17 at 8:12
"it will not be more than that": are you certain about that? Muhammad Ali Jr. was reported to have been detained for over two hours.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:51
"it will not be more than that": are you certain about that? Muhammad Ali Jr. was reported to have been detained for over two hours.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 18:51
2
2
That was in the USA.
– DJClayworth
Apr 2 '17 at 19:13
That was in the USA.
– DJClayworth
Apr 2 '17 at 19:13
A "trip to Canada" most likely implies a return to the USA.
– phoog
Apr 3 '17 at 8:12
A "trip to Canada" most likely implies a return to the USA.
– phoog
Apr 3 '17 at 8:12
add a comment |
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What sort of trouble? Do you have evidence indicating that people in your situation would have such trouble? Aside from delays and questioning at the border, I'm unaware of any, and I am also unaware of anything you can do in preparation to minimize the risk of such suspicion, or the impact.
– phoog
Apr 2 '17 at 17:52
There's nothing you can do if they choose to harass you. Just live your life.
– Honorary World Citizen
Apr 2 '17 at 20:08
Even if the correct answer is "relax, there's nothing to worry about", I don't blame the OP for asking.
– Andrew Grimm
Apr 2 '17 at 21:17