WAY TO CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
Eligibility:
- Be a permanent resident
- Have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years
- Have filed your taxes, if applicable
- Pass the Citizenship test
- Prove your Language Skills.
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How to Apply:
Applicant’s can now apply online to become a Canadian Citizen.
Check if you are eligible to apply for Citizenship
Applicant must ensure they are eligible for Canadian Citizenship the day before they sign the application form.
Online Citizenship Application link
After submission of Citizenship Application, Applicant will receive Acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) followed by Citizenship test and interview (if applicable).
Oath of Citizenship and Ceremony:
Adults and children aged 14 or over must go to the citizenship ceremony and take the oath.
Parents will get certificates of citizenship for their children under age 14. Children under age 14 don’t have to go, but are welcome to.
About 1 to 2 weeks before the ceremony, we’ll send you a notice with the date, time and location. The ceremony will usually take place within 3 months after your test.
During your ceremony, you will:
- take the Oath of Citizenship
- get your citizenship certificate
- sign the Oath or Affirmation of Citizenship form
- sing the national anthem, O Canada
After the Citizenship Ceremony:
- You must wait to get your citizenship certificate after the ceremony before you can apply for a passport.
- A valid Canadian passport proves you have the right to enter Canada.
- Your citizenship certificate is not a travel document.
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