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Question regarding passport application after oath

jammv

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Aug 20, 2012
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App. Filed.......
28-05-2014
AOR Received.
29-07-2014 (SA received)
File Transfer...
29-07-2014
Med's Done....
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Passport Req..
19-01-2015 (DM:20-01-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Received - Feb 11th
Hello all,
Is it mandatory to apply for Canada passport right after we get our citizenship certificate.

can we wait for few months after our oath before applying for the passport.
I’ve some emergency and need to go out of country for few months.

pls help!
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
93,616
20,920
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hello all,
Is it mandatory to apply for Canada passport right after we get our citizenship certificate.

can we wait for few months after our oath before applying for the passport.
I’ve some emergency and need to go out of country for few months.

pls help!
It's not mandatory. But keep in mind that you most likely need to have a Canadian passport in order to return to Canada. Where are you going?
 

shiremag

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Hello all,
Is it mandatory to apply for Canada passport right after we get our citizenship certificate.

can we wait for few months after our oath before applying for the passport.
I’ve some emergency and need to go out of country for few months.

pls help!
Canadian Citizens returning to Canada will need a valid Canadian Passport to board an aircraft/vessel to return home
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html#canadian-citizens
 
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jammv

Star Member
Aug 20, 2012
136
5
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2014
AOR Received.
29-07-2014 (SA received)
File Transfer...
29-07-2014
Med's Done....
18-04-2014
Passport Req..
19-01-2015 (DM:20-01-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Received - Feb 11th
It's not mandatory. But keep in mind that you most likely need to have a Canadian passport in order to return to Canada. Where are you going?
Going to India.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,616
20,920
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
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shiremag

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Going to India.
If you are an Indian passport holder, voluntarily acquiring citizenship of another country, results in automatic loss of your citizenship as per The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955. However, you are still required to surrender your passport at a nearest Indian Mission.

India may give you a grace period of 3 months to use your Indian passport from the date of acquiring a new nationality. However, it is recommended you surrender your passport as soon as possible and use your Canadian passport for travel because you WILL need your Canadian passport to enter Canada. You may need to apply for a visa to enter the Union of India on your Canadian passport. So, plan ahead
 
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jammv

Star Member
Aug 20, 2012
136
5
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
NDVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2014
AOR Received.
29-07-2014 (SA received)
File Transfer...
29-07-2014
Med's Done....
18-04-2014
Passport Req..
19-01-2015 (DM:20-01-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Received - Feb 11th
You need a Canadian passport to be able to board a plane and fly back to Canada.
Thanks. How fast I can get my passport after my oath?
 

akbardxb

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Thanks. How fast I can get my passport after my oath?
Citizenship certificate in most cases takes upto two weeks to arrive. Maybe if you get an in person oath, you can get the certificate the same day.

You can get a passport in 48 hours(after receiving citizenship certificate) with proof of travel, if you apply in person at Passport Canada and not by mail to Service Canada.
 
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