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  • Apr 13, 2008, 09:35 AM
    lechee
    visitor to canada
    Does a vistor to canada who gives birth there get citizenship for her child as well as herself.
  • Apr 13, 2008, 09:39 AM
    s_cianci
    Generally when a child is born in a certain country, that child is automatically granted citizenship in that country. The child is often considered a citizen of his/her parents' country as well, giving the child dual citizenship. However that does not automatically extend to the parents if they give birth to a child in a country other than their own.
  • Apr 13, 2008, 10:46 AM
    lawanwadee
    In general, anyone born in Canada from 1947 onwards acquired Canadian citizenship at birth.
    The only exceptions concern children born to diplomats, where additional requirements apply.
  • Apr 13, 2008, 10:48 AM
    Alty
    I have lived in Canada since I was 3 years old. I had both of my kids in Canada, they are citizens, I am not. In order for me to become a citizen I have to apply and take the citizenship test.
  • Apr 15, 2008, 01:31 PM
    Lowtax4eva
    Yup, just to confirm, the baby will be a citizen but the mother would not. You would have to return home and getting the baby citizenship in the country where the mother is from would be a hassle.

    Also the mother would have to pay for the hospital stay during the birth since she is not a citizen.

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