Canadian Citizenship Services   

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

• Are a permanent resident of Canada

• Meet physical presence requirements

• Have filed required income taxes (if applicable)

• Meet language and knowledge requirements (where required)

• Are not prohibited under Canadian law

Both adult and minor applications are supported.

Documents Checklist (Basic)

• Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)

• Valid passport(s) and travel documents

• Proof of physical presence in Canada

• Income tax records (if applicable)

• Birth certificate or citizenship documents (for proof or resumption)

• Language test results (if required)

• Completed IRCC application forms

Document requirements vary depending on the type of citizenship application.

Steps / Process Timeline

1. Eligibility assessment and application strategy

2. Document preparation and review

3. Application submission to IRCC

4. Biometrics (if required)

5. Citizenship test and interview (if required)

6. Decision and oath ceremony (for grants of citizenship)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

• Citizenship application processing fees

• Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

• Varies depending on application type

Processing times are estimates and determined by IRCC.

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

• Were born outside Canada to a Canadian parent, or

• Believe you are already a Canadian citizen

• Need official proof of citizenship for passport or legal purposes

This application confirms citizenship status; it does not grant citizenship.

Documents Checklist (Basic)

• Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)

• Valid passport(s) and travel documents

• Proof of physical presence in Canada

• Income tax records (if applicable)

• Birth certificate or citizenship documents (for proof or resumption)

• Language test results (if required)

• Completed IRCC application forms

Document requirements vary depending on the type of citizenship application.

Steps / Process Timeline

1. Eligibility assessment and application strategy

2. Document preparation and review

3. Application submission to IRCC

4. Biometrics (if required)

5. Citizenship test and interview (if required)

6. Decision and oath ceremony (for grants of citizenship)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

• Citizenship application processing fees

• Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

• Often longer due to verification processes

Processing times are estimates and determined by IRCC.

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

• Previously lost Canadian citizenship under earlier legislation

• Are eligible to resume citizenship under current rules

• Meet admissibility and legal requirements

Documents Checklist (Basic)

• Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)

• Valid passport(s) and travel documents

• Proof of physical presence in Canada

• Income tax records (if applicable)

• Birth certificate or citizenship documents (for proof or resumption)

• Language test results (if required)

• Completed IRCC application forms

Document requirements vary depending on the type of citizenship application.

Steps / Process Timeline

1. Eligibility assessment and application strategy

2. Document preparation and review

3. Application submission to IRCC

4. Biometrics (if required)

5. Citizenship test and interview (if required)

6. Decision and oath ceremony (for grants of citizenship)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

• Citizenship application processing fees

• Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

• Varies depending on application type

Processing times are estimates and determined by IRCC.