Canadian Citizenship Application

Canada Offers citizenship by birth or by naturalization. Becoming a Canadian citizen comes with benefits that are not available to permanent residents, such as: access to restricted jobs; the right to vote and run for political office; and the ability to travel with a Canadian passport. Canadian citizens also have the security of holding a status that is not easy to lose or relinquish.

Prior to applying for the Canadian citizenship, you must meet the eligibility requirement set by the Canadian government.

Eligibility:
To become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must

  • Be a permanent resident
  • Have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days). You can claim up to 365 days if you lived in Canada as Temporary Residents such as Student or worker or protected person
  • Have filed your taxes, if you need to
  • Pass a citizenship test
  • Prove your language skills in English or French