Canadian Citizenship

If you are 18 years of age or older, a permanent resident, in Canada legally as a permanent resident, lived in Canada for at least three years and you can communicate with people in either English or French and are willing to learn about Canada then you can apply to become a Canadian citizen.   If you are the parent of a child under 18 years of age, you may apply for your child’s citizenship as soon as the child receives permanent resident status. It is not necessary for children to have lived in Canada for three years to become citizens. To apply for your child, you must already be a Canadian citizen yourself or you must be applying to become a citizen at the same time.

A number of factors prohibit you from becoming a Canadian citizen, such as prison records, or previously-revoked Canadian citizenship.  For more details, visit the CIC Web site.

Six Steps to become a Canadian Citizen

  1. Make sure you have the right application form.
  1. Read the guides before you fill out the forms.  Application form questions must be answered truthfully. (Citizenship Act).
  1. Complete the application form/s and attach the necessary documents including "citizenship photos" and receipt of payment (form IMM 5401)
    1. The fee for adults is $200. For children under 18, it is $100.

  2. Mail the form and documents to the Case Processing Centre.

  3. Get ready for the test.  Study A Look at Canada. (Children and people over 60 will not have to write the test.)
  4. Take the oath of citizenship.  (Includes children 14 and over)

Get details at the CIC Web site.

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