Citizenship
01.
Citizenship
Any resident who has complied with the regulatory framework can apply to become a Canadian citizen. Obtaining citizenship is not a right, but a privilege offered to permanent residents. If you want to take advantage of it, you must be prepared.
Are you a permanent resident of Canada? You may be interested in taking advantage of the many benefits of being a citizen of Canada. Let us know if you are interested in receiving our assistance with citizenship.
01.
Steps
Applying for citizenship
Who can apply, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times
Citizenship test and interview
Who has to take the exam and attend the interview, what to study, what happens on the day of the exam
Oath of Citizenship and Ceremony
Who should participate, how the
02.
Services and information
Obtaining proof of citizenship
Apply for a citizenship certificate, documents accepted as proof of citizenship and search for citizenship records
Check if you are already a citizen
Circumstances in which you may already be a Canadian citizen
Renounce your citizenship
Renounce your Canadian citizenship if you no longer wish to be Canadian or if you cannot have dual citizenship.
Reintegrating citizenship
Becoming a Canadian citizen again after deliberately renouncing Canadian citizenship
Changes to citizenship rules and requirements
Find out what rules and requirements have changed in 2009, 2015 and 2017.
Active citizenship
Attend a citizenship ceremony, celebrate Canada Day and Citizenship Week, hold a reaffirmation ceremony