Straightforward Guide On Creating The Best Canadian Citizenship Application

Canadian Citizenship Application

• become a permanent resident
• have been physically present in Canada for at least 3 years (1,095 days) out of the last 5 years
• demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Canada
  • taking the citizenship test
• have filed taxes, if needed
• prove language skills (English or French)
  • test results from a third party, equivalent to at least CLB/NCLC 4
  • transcript, diploma or certificate from an English or French school program
  • proof you completed a speaking and listening course at level CLB/NCLC 4 in a LINC or CLIC course
  • if deaf, provide an audiogram and letter issued by a Canadian audiologist stating that you are deaf and have severe to profound hearing loss

• be a permanent resident
• take the Oath of Citizenship, if 14 years or older
• must sign the application form along with their parent or guardian
• pay fee of $100

• be a permanent resident
• have been physically present in Canada for at least 3 years (1,095 days) out of the last 5 years before you apply
• have filed income tax, if required by the CRA
• take the Oath of Citizenship, if 14 years or older
• must sign the application form along with their parent or guardian
• pay fee of $100

Permanent Resident (PR) Status

• be under review for immigration or fraud reasons
• be under a removal order
• have unfulfilled conditions regarding your PR status

Canadian Citizenship Application Document Checklist

• Original printout of your Online Physical Presence Calculation or form CIT 0407
• Photocopies of all valid and expired passports or travel documents you had in the past 5 years where your name, photo, passport/travel document number, issue date, and expiration date are visible.
• photocopies of 2 valid IDs
  • driver’s license
  • health insurance card
  • senior citizen’s card
  • passport or any government-issued identification documents
  • travel document
  • age of majority card

Canadian Citizenship Application Package

• Adult (18 years and older)
• Parent (or guardian) applying for a minor under 17
• Minor under 18 without a Canadian parent
• Adoption by a Canadian citizen
• An adult who served with the Canadian Armed Forces
• A stateless person born to a Canadian parent

Completing Your Application

• Download the Canadian citizenship application CIT 0001 form from the IRCC website
•  Open the application form on your computer
• Read the instructions at the end of the application form
• Fill out the form. You can either:
  • fill it out electronically on your computer and then print and sign it, or
  • print the form and fill it out by hand

Fee for Canadian Citizenship Application

Submit Your Citizenship Application

• Regular Mail

• Courier Address