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Canada
As a Canadian Citizen, there are several ways in which to claim British Nationality. These are:
- British Citizenship by Birth: based on birth in the United Kingdom
- British Citizenship by Descent: based on having a parent born in the UK, or a British mother or father.
- British Citizenship by Double Descent: based on having a grandparent born in the UK.
For British Nationality purposes, the Republic of Ireland was considered part of the United Kingdom up until 31.03.1922. For these and other forms of British Nationality available to Canadians, click on British Citizenship for Canadians.
STATUS OF CANADA
From 1870 to 31.03.1949, Canada fell within the British Crown Dominions.
From 01.04.1949, Canada became an independent Commonwealth country. Click here for more information about the consequences of being born in a Commonwealth country
From 1713 to 31.12.1948, Newfoundland fell within the British Crown Dominions.
From 01.04.1949 until 22.05.1950, Newfoundland was an independent Commonwealth country. Click here for more information about the consequences of being born in a Commonwealth country.
On 23.05.1950, Newfoundland ceased to be an independent Commonwealth country and became part of Canada.
Canadians aged between 18-30 qualify for a Working Holiday Visa for the following countries: