Can you lose Canadian citizenship if you live in another country?

The simple answer is that a Canadian citizen can live in another country as long as they wish. A person born in Canada cannot lose their citizenship simply on the basis that they are not or have not been living in Canada.

Does Canadian citizenship ever expire?

The expiry date will be the date on which they will turn 28 years of age and will cease to be a Canadian citizen unless they take steps to retain their citizenship. In some cases, steps must be taken at least one year before. Your current citizenship certificate is valid as long as you remain a Canadian citizen.

Can Canadian citizens live abroad?

As a Canadian citizen, you are free to travel and live where you choose. Relocating to another country, even on a permanent basis, does not affect your status as a Canadian citizen. You may remain a Canadian citizen as long as you wish.

Do Canadians living abroad get Cerb?

You were a Canadian who was living abroad working for a Canadian company/organization. No, you were not eligible for the CERB. You must have been living in Canada to be eligible.

How long retired Canadian citizen can stay out of country?

This, by extension, means that you cannot be absent from Canada for more than 6 months in a year. If you stay outside of Canada for longer than 6 months, GIS payments are stopped and will continue when you return to Canada (if you are still eligible).

Can a Canadian citizen stay outside the country?

But if you want to roll the dice on getting sick or can get that figured out, and aren’t contravening other countries rules in the process, then yes you could stay outside of Canada indefinitely. You can stay out of Canada for as long as you please, and you will never loose your citizenship status.

What happens if a Canadian citizen’s children are born abroad?

In your case, as a naturalized citizen (I take it that’s what you are?), so long as your children are born after you gained citizenship, ALL of them born abroad may inherit your citizenship, as they represent the first generation in your family to be born abroad.

How long can a Canadian citizen stay in India?

Atma: OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) allows you to stay in India for any length of time you wish. As a citizen of Canada you can return to Canada whenever you wish but you will lose your provincial health insurance benefits if you stay out beyond the residency requirements of your province.

How long can you stay in the US as a Canadian?

Consequently, it’s time for an update. First is the issue of US immigration rules that apply equally to all Canadians, regardless of the province that you live in. Canadians are allowed to visit the US for up to six months (182 days) per calendar year.