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Civic Obligations of New Citizens

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Law, tax, possible jury and service registration.

Short answer: after naturalisation, civic duties usually include obeying the law, paying required taxes, jury service when called, and in some countries military registration. Rights come with duties.

FAQ

Different from PR duties?

Voting, some offices and service often are citizen-only.

Still apply if living abroad?

Tax and service links may remain.

If I ignore them?

Depends on the duty — fines or criminal liability possible.

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