Can you be a dual resident of Canada and US?
Henry Morales
Published May 17, 2026
Under the right circumstances, you are allowed to become a citizen of both Canada and the United States, simultaneously. Many people enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship, allowing them to to travel back and forth freely, vote, and otherwise take advantage of the rights of citizens in both countries.
Can a couple have two primary residences in Canada?
For years before 1982, more than one housing unit per family can be designated as a principal residence. Therefore, a husband and wife can designate different principal residences for these years. However, a special rule applies if members of a family designate more than one home as a principal residence.
Do you have to live in your primary residence Canada?
The housing unit representing the taxpayer’s principal residence generally must be inhabited by the taxpayer or by his or her spouse or common-law partner, former spouse or common-law partner, or child. A taxpayer can designate only one property as his or her principal residence for a particular tax year.
How long can a Canadian citizen stay outside the country?
How long are you welcome to visit another country? A Canadian can stay for up to 182 days per calendar year (without paying U.S. income tax). Visitors can stay for maximum of six months in each 12 months (not a calendar year, but counting backwards 12 months from your date of entry).
Can a dual Canadian citizen travel with a non Canadian passport?
Dual Canadian citizens can no longer travel to or transit through Canada by air with a non-Canadian passport. You need a valid Canadian passport to board your flight.
When do dual citizens have to file taxes in Canada?
Requirements for Dual Citizens Residing in Canada. For U.S. persons living outside the United States, the general tax filing deadline is June 15-th . If you reside in Canada, you generally get an automatic 2-month extension to file your return, which is usually June 15-th of the year following the tax year that is being reported.
Can a dual citizen own a Canadian corporation?
One more area is the ownership of Canadian corporations by dual citizens. If U.S. shareholders own more than 50 percent by vote or value of a non-U.S. corporation, such corporation is considered a Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) and is then subject to another anti-deferral regime – Subpart F rules.
Do you have to file taxes in Canada if you are US citizen?
However, U.S. tax filing requirements are based on citizenship. American tax laws require U.S. citizens to file U.S. tax returns no matter where they reside. Therefore, a dual citizen residing in Canada must file a U.S. income tax return as well as a Canadian income tax return each year.