Want to change nationality on my Iqama, any info?

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Member since 07 June 2015

Leon.KMember07 June 2015 22:16:59

Hi,
I was born in Canada, montreal, I am a Canadian citizen, but I also have a Syrian passport since both my parents were born there and I lived there for 4 years.
My Iqama says Syrian, and I want to change it to Canadian.
I have asked around, but never went to Jawazat, it seems I need to visit the Syrian embassy to cancel my Syrian passport in order to change my Iqama to Canadian citizen.
The Syrian Embassy is closed in KSA due to the situation in Syria.
Is there anything I can do?

Thank you and hopefully someone knows a thing or two about this.

Regards,
Leon

Abdulwahab Member

Member since 11 June 2011

AbdulwahabMember08 June 2015 06:21:10

You just need no objection letter from the Canadian embassy, and your sponsor should fill some kind of form for you and transfer the information from the Syrian passport to the Canadian passport, and you are done.
That's exactly what happened with me.

Leon.K Member

Member since 07 June 2015

Leon.KMember08 June 2015 09:06:37

Thank you Abdul Wahab,
I will visit the Canadian Consulate asap.

Abdulwahab Member

Member since 11 June 2011

AbdulwahabMember08 June 2015 09:52:31

Good luck

modaqqaq Member

Member since 29 July 2015

modaqqaqMember29 July 2015 16:41:26

What is the procedure for Jordanians? Is it the same as Syrians?

Thanks

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