CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION

You can become Canadian citizen either through naturalization or by birth. To qualify for citizenship through naturalization, Canadian residents with 3 years of qualifying permanent resident status during the preceding 5 years may apply for Canadian citizenship.

Canadian Citizenship Requirements

  • Been physically present in Canada for at least 183 days during any of the three qualifying calendar years that are fully or partially within the five years immediately before you apply

  • Have met any applicable requirement under the Income Tax Act to file income taxes for any four taxation years that are fully or partially within the six years immediately before you apply

  • Intend to reside in Canada OR work outside Canada in or with, or accompany certain family members employed in or with: the Canadian Armed Forces or the federal public administration or the public service of a province

  • Be able to communicate (speak and understand) in English or French (if you are 65 years of age or older, this does not apply)

  • Be able to demonstrate, in English or French, knowledge about Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship (if you are 65 years of age or older, this does not apply)

  • 18 years old or older

  • Have adequate knowledge of Citizenship Language Requirement, if under age 64

Minor Applicants (under 18 years of age)

Minors under 18 years of age may apply for citizenship if they are a permanent resident and have a parent who is either a Canadian citizen, or who is applying for citizenship at the same time. The completed application and processing fee is all that is required — they do not need to take the citizenship test.

Ineligibility Criteria

  • Are under a removal order

  • Have a criminal record or are facing changes in Canada

  • Been refused Canadian citizenship as a result of misrepresentation

  • Had your Canadian citizenship revoked

PASSPORT APPLICATION

To apply for a Canadian Passport,  proof of identity for applicants age 16 and over must be provided. The identity documents must be issued by a federal or provincial/territorial government authority, or local equivalent abroad, and must include:

  • name

  • date of birth

  • sex

  • photo

  • signature

One can submit one or more supporting ID documents to prove all of the above elements. Otherwise, if one element is missing, the application will be refused.

When an individual applies for a new passport in an assumed relationship surname/ family name that is different from the name on his/her birth or citizenship certificate, that person must submit one of the following documents, along with their birth or citizenship certificate:

  • a marriage certificate

  • a common-law relationship certificate

  • a court order (i.e. separation agreement or divorce order/judgment) issued by a court of law in or outside Canada

  • a certificate to dissolve a registered common-law relationship

  • a resumption of surname certificate.

The identity document submitted together with the passport application, must display the relationship surname that the person is requesting.

It is important to notify Passport Canada immediately should your passport be lost or stolen. There will be a for replacement of a passport.

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