Application of Canadian Citizenship
To apply for the Canadian citizenship as an adult, you must meet the below requirement:
- be 18 years of age or older;
- be a permanent resident (landed immigrant) in Canada;
- have resided in Canada for a total of three (3) years (1095 days) out of the four (4) years on the day before you apply. You may count ½ time (up to a maximum of 730 half days which equals 365 days credit) for the time you resided in Canada before you became a permanent resident. The time you resided in Canada after you became a permanent resident counts as full time;
- know enough English or French to carry on a simple conversation; and
- know enough about Canada’s history, geography, government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to pass a test (adults 60 years of age and over are exempt). For more information about the citizenship test, see our Canadian Citizenship Test page.
How to Apply?
- Pay the citizenship fees: Processing Fee and a Right of Citizenship Fee when you submit an application for Canadian citizenship.
The total fee required for this application is $200.00. The Processing Fee is not refundable. The
Right of Citizenship Fee will be refunded if your application is not approved. You can pay this fee
at most financial institutions(such as your bank).
- Complete the Application Form: Download the application from here. Complete the
form. Instructions of filling the form can be found here.
- Send Your Application: Include the following in your mailing:
- Receipt of payment of citizienship fees;
- Two photos taken within the last 12 months.
- Completed application form;
- Supportting document such as Permanent Resident Card and two personal IDs.
More information can be found here.
Canadian Citizenship Test
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Last updated June 8, 2005