Zev Porat

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Iranian Government does NOT recognize Canadian citizenship

According to the official Canadian government website, the Iranian government does not recognize dual citizenship.

Dual citizenship
In the context of heightened regional tensions, Iranian-Canadian dual citizens may be particularly vulnerable to investigation and harassment by Iranian authorities. Canadians who have Iranian nationality are warned in particular that the Iranian regime does not recognize the principle of dual citizenship. By doing so, Iran makes it virtually impossible for Government of Canada officials to provide consular assistance to Iranian-Canadians in difficulty. 
Source  http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=132000

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