Canadian Citizenship
Effective on Sep 21, 2020
To become Canadian Citizens
Being a Canadian citizen, it means a lot. Becoming a Canadian citizen is not just acquired a citizenship, it rather become a member of Canadian society with the active participation. As can be seen in the “Message to the Readers” of the Canadian Citizenship Book, Discover Canada, becoming a Canadian citizen is described as a role in the continuing history of past settlers who have built up Canada’s long tradition. This means that Canadian citizen has a sense of belonging to Canadian society and promises active participation and contribution to Canadian society. Before applying for Canadian citizenship, it is necessary to seriously think about what “Being a Genuine Canadian” means.
* It’s about having an ongoing commitment and obligation to the country.
The meaning of Genuine Citizens
What is a genuine Canadian citizens
- Canadian citizens who fulfill the duties and responsibilities
- Active participation in Canadian society and the Canadian contribution to those members of society
- Canadian citizens who live in Canadian society with having a sense of belonging rooted
Determine your eligibility
- be a permanent resident (landed immigrant) of Canada
- have been physically in Canada for at least 1095 days in the 5 years immediately before you apply
- have filed personal income taxes for at least 3 years within the 5-year period, if required under the Income Tax Act
- demonstrate you have knowledge of Canada (if you are between 18 and 54 years old when you apply)
- demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French (if you are between 18 and 54 years old when you apply)
Application for Canadian citizenship -Adult(18 years of age and older)
- Application package
- Application for Canadian Citizenship: Adult (CIT 0002)
- Document checklist (CIT0007)
- Online Physical Presence Calculator or CIT0407
- Required documents
- Colour photocopy of all pages (valid or expired) of your passport(s) or travel document(s) during your (5) year eligibility period
- Photocopy of proof of English or French language ability if you are 18 to 54 years old:
- results of a third-party language test
- diploma, certificate or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program in Canada or abroad, where the language of study was English or French
- proof that you have reached the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher through a government-funded language training programs
- Photocopy of personal identification
- two (2) identical citizenship photos
- Application fee: $630.00 (adult)
- Police certificate where you were present for a total of 183 days or more while in the 4 years immediately before the date of your application
- Application for Canadian Citizenship: Adult (CIT 0002)
- Document checklist (CIT0007)
- Online Physical Presence Calculator or CIT0407
- Colour photocopy of all pages (valid or expired) of your passport(s) or travel document(s) during your (5) year eligibility period
- Photocopy of proof of English or French language ability if you are 18 to 54 years old:
- results of a third-party language test
- diploma, certificate or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program in Canada or abroad, where the language of study was English or French
- proof that you have reached the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher through a government-funded language training programs
- Photocopy of personal identification
- two (2) identical citizenship photos
- Application fee: $630.00 (adult)
- Police certificate where you were present for a total of 183 days or more while in the 4 years immediately before the date of your application
Application for Canadian citizenship -Minor (under 18, parent or guardian applying for child)
- Application package
- Application for Canadian Citizenship (CIT 0003)
- Document checklist (CIT0008)
- Required documents
- Photocopies of biographical pages of passports you had in the past 5 years
- Two pieces of photocopy of personal identification (one of which must have a photo on it)
- School record
- Health Insurance card (OHIP)
- hospital or immunization record
- A passport
- two (2) identical citizenship photos
- Application fee: $100.00 (minor)
- One poof of the parent’s Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Police certificate where you were present for a total of 183 days or more while in the 4 years immediately before the date of your application (if applicable, 14 years old and over)
- Application for Canadian Citizenship (CIT 0003)
- Document checklist (CIT0008)
- Photocopies of biographical pages of passports you had in the past 5 years
- Two pieces of photocopy of personal identification (one of which must have a photo on it)
- School record
- Health Insurance card (OHIP)
- hospital or immunization record
- A passport
- two (2) identical citizenship photos
- Application fee: $100.00 (minor)
- One poof of the parent’s Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Police certificate where you were present for a total of 183 days or more while in the 4 years immediately before the date of your application (if applicable, 14 years old and over)
Application forms to apply (Minor/under 18: without a Canadian parent applying alone)
Applications
- Application for Canadian Citizenship (CIT 0403)
- Document checklist (CIT0560)
- Online Physical Calculator or CIT0407
Required documents
- Colour photocopy of all pages (valid or expired) of your passport(s) or travel document(s) during your (5) year eligibility period (*Minors under 14 years of age: Provide color photocopies of all pages of passports or travel documents (valid and cancelled) that the minor had in the past 5 years & School documents/Education records)
- Two pieces of Photocopy of personal identification (one of which must have a photo on it)
-School record
-Driver license
-Health Insurance card (OHIP)
-hospital or immunization record
-A passport
- two (2) identical citizenship photos (taken within 6 months)
- Application fee: $100(minor)
- Photocopy of documentation providing you are the person with custody of the minor or are legally empowered to act on the minor’s behalf
-Driver license
-Health Insurance card (OHIP)
-hospital or immunization record
-A passport
Citizenship Test
Citizenship test includes a written test and an oral test. According to the current regulations, applicants must take a citizenship test the age between 18-54.
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- Written test: 20 questions (passing score: 75 points / 15 questions that should be adjusted)
- Oral test: should be able to speak with adequate knowledge
Citizenship Oath
Applicants who pass a written test and an oral test will be notified about the oath of citizenship. After the citizenship ceremony, applicants will receive a certificate of citizenship. Minors under 14 years of age are welcome to attend the citizenship ceremony.
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- Written test: 20 questions (passing score: 75 points / 15 questions that should be adjusted)
- Oral test: should be able to speak with adequate knowledge
Applicants who pass a written test and an oral test will be notified about the oath of citizenship. After the citizenship ceremony, applicants will receive a certificate of citizenship. Minors under 14 years of age are welcome to attend the citizenship ceremony.
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