Re-newing my Canadian passport ... help ?

Question

Hi I'm from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Info:

I was born in London Ontario, Canada in 1983

lived there all my childhood

LET'S GET TO THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS NOW

I have an expired (from ages) Canadian passport

1st Q:

How can I renew it, and what is the procedures? and do I have to go to the embassy? (which is located in Riyadh)

2nd Q:

What do I benifet from holding a Candian passport and Can I have the cizitenship and call myself Canadian ^_^ ?

3rd Q:

^^ Do I get any governmental advantages in health, living or studying like a native Canadian if holding the Canadian passport ?

4th Q:

Is it allowed by the Canadian Law to hold both Saudian & Canadian passport while living in Canada?

thanks :)

Answer 1

1. No you go to the Canadian Consulate in Jeddah.

11th Floor, Ali Reza Tower, Madina Road Jeddah

Telephone [phone] x215

See link below for forms.

2. If you were born in Canada you have Canadian citizenship

3. According to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, citizens are:

    * Enjoy the rights guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

    * Able to vote in political elections upon reaching the age of 18 (and provided they are not absent from Canada for more than 5 years and intend to resume residency in Canada).

    * Able to run for political office upon reaching the age of 18.

    * Able to obtain a Canadian passport.

    * Able to prevent risk of getting deported from Canada

    * Able to work for the Federal government (where citizenship is usually required/preferred)

    * Allowed to live outside Canada indefinitely while retaining the right to return

    * Able to pass on Canadian citizenship to children born outside Canada.

Citizens are responsible for:

    * Serving on jury when reaching the age of majority, and if selected.

    * Obeying Canada's laws.

    * Respecting the rights and freedoms of others.

    * Helping others in the community.

    * Caring for and protecting the Canadian heritage and environment.

    * Eliminating discrimination and injustice.

4. Yes, Canada recognizes dual citizenship