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Ways of obtaining Canadian Citizenship

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1. Be born in Canada: It includes-

• born on Canadian Land, airspace, waters and Canadian registered ships and aircraft.

• the child whos parent (s) were/are not PR/CC or are in Canada illegally.

• child born abroad, whos parent (s) are employed abroad as a Crown Servant.

*Citizenship is not obtained if parent(s) were in Canada in a diplomat or diplomat like job and neither parent was a PR/CC at the time of birth.

2. Born outside Canada to legal or biological Canadian Citizen parent: 

• ​no connection to Canada needed.

• needs to renounce Canadian citizenship if doesn't want it.

• if parent(s) died, this does not affect citizenship eligibility.

*Adopted children by Canadian parents are treated the same as other children born abroad to Canadian parents.

3. Become Naturalized in Canada

• must be holding Permanent Resident of Canada.

• ust be at least 18 years old.

• must have physically stayed in Canada as a permanent resident for a minimum of 3 years (1,095 days) in the last 5 years prior to your application.

• must have filed your taxes for a minimum of 3 taxation years in the past 5years (if necessitated by the Income Tax Act) before your application.

• If between 18-54 years old, must:

  • meet the language requirements​

  • pass the citizenship test

    • if does not pass the test, will have a second opportunity to take it.​

  • take a Oath of Citizenship

* Any of these requirements can be waived for compassionate reasons if a person has proof that he/she is unable to meet these conditions due to a mental or physical disability.

* For children under 18, the parent (s) or legal guardian must apply on behalf of the child and one parent must be a citizen or is applying for citizenship at the same time.

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Language Requirements: 

• A transcript or diploma from post-secondary studies in English or French;

• Language test results from an approved testing agency, (Canadian Level Benchmark 4 or higher. in listening and speaking. Reading and writing proof is not required); or

• Proof of achievement for the Canadian Level Benchmark 4 or higher.

*If a person has a speaking, listening, Psychiatric or psychological disorder that prevents him/her from being able to prove language ability, they must provide proof from Canadian medical authorities.

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Important to note:

Some applicants may be required to appear before a citizenship judge for an interview. Citizenship applicants who meet all eligibility conditions and pass all examinations (and, if required, an interview) must attend a citizenship ceremony to obtain their certificate of Canadian citizenship and to become legal Canadian citizens.

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Documents Requirement:

​Along with the application package you need the following documents:

• original printout of your Online Physical Presence Calculation or form CIT 0407

• color photocopy of all pages (valid or expired) of your passport(s) or travel document(s) during your (5) year eligibility period, including the biographical page 

• photocopies of two (2) pieces of personal identification. Like: a copy of the biographical page of your passport/travel document (as requested above and also can be one (1) of your pieces of personal identification), permanent resident card (PR card), driver’s license, health insurance car, foreign identity documents, such as a passport or government issued identification documents etc.

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*Note: If there is information on both sides of the identification document, photocopy both sides.

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• If you are 18 to 54 years old:

  • Photocopies of your proof of English or French language ability.

• Two (2) identical citizenship photos