Eligibility

To become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must

• be a permanent resident

• have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days)

• have filed their taxes

• pass a citizenship test

• prove their language skills in English or French

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There are additional or different requirements if you are:

• applying for a minor (under age 18)

• a Canadian applying for your adopted child born outside Canada

• a current or former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member applying under the fast-track process

• a past Canadian citizen who want your Canadian citizenship back (including current and former CAF members)

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Document Checklist

• Application for Canadian Citizenship - Adults (18 years of age or older) applying under subsection 5(1) (CIT 0002)

• Online Physical Presence Calculation printout OR How to Calculate Physical Presence (CIT 0407)

• Colour photocopy of all pages in your passport(s) or travel document(s) during your five (5) year eligibility period, including the biographical page which includes: name, photo, date and place of birth, passport/travel document number, issue date and expiration date.

• Photocopy of proof that demonstrates knowledge of English or French (if you are 18 to 54 years of age).

• If you are 18-54 years of age and unable to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French language ability due to a medical condition, you must submit supporting evidence with your application.

• Photocopy of two (2) personal identification documents.

• Two (2) identical citizenship photos.

• Fee Receipt.

• Original police certificates or clearances (if applicable)

• Photocopy of legal Name Change documents.(if applicable)

• Request to Correct a Date of Birth for Citizenship (CIT 0464).(if applicable)

• Request for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier form (CIT 0404) .(if applicable)

• Residence outside Canada form (CIT 0177). (if applicable)

• Translations, If any of the document you are submitting are not in English or French (if applicable)

 

Processing Time

26 Months