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. So before applying for Canadian citizenship, you should think twice what it means to be a Canadian citizen.
* It’s about having an ongoing commitment and obligation to the country."
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
If this attitude is ready, you may be apply to for Canadian citizenship.
Residency requirements: have lived in Canada for at least 1,460 days in the six years immidiately before the date of the application and also have lived in Canada for at least 183 days during any four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years immidiately before the date of the application
Language requirements: be able to communicate (read, write, listen and speak) in English or French (if you are between 14 and 64, you must send documents with your citizenship application that prove you can speak and listen in English or French at the level suggested)
* The new rules are effective on June 11, 2015
To be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, you must meet the conditions in all these area:
age
permanent resident status
time you have resided in Canada
language ability
criminal history
how well you know about Canada
Application for Canadian Citizenship: Adult (18 years of age and older): CIT 0002
On-line Residence Calculator or How to Calculate Physical Residence (CIT0407)
Application for Canadian Citizenship: Minor (under 18 years of age): CIT 0003
Immigration document
Language Proof if you are 14-64 years of age
Permanent Resident Card: you must provide a photocopy of both sides
Two (2) pieces of personal identification (Driver's Licence, Health Card)
Biographical page of Passport(s)/Travel Document(s) for the past 4 years
Education Records
Education Records for the children under the age of 18
Two citizenship photos (taken within the last six months)
Birth certificate (under18)
Payment receipt: $630 (Adult) / $100 (Minor - under 18)
Citizenship test includes a written test and an oral test. According to the current regulations, applicants must take a citizenship test the age between 18-64.
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 received a certificate of citizenship.
On July 2, 2013, Canada’s passport program became part of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. If you apply for Canadian Passport, you usually visit passport Canada, but you also may visit 'Service Canada' or 'Canada Post'.
Passport applications are usually can be picked up at the post office and also you can download the application form at the web site.
Adult application: PPTC 153 (16 years or older)
Child application PPTC 155 (under 16 years)
Guarantor's information and signature
Two references information
Hold a 5-year or 10-year Canadian Passport that is valid or
Has been expired for no more than one year, on the day you submit your application
Have known you (the applicant) personally for at least two (2) years.
In the case of a child, the guarantor must have known you (the parent or legal guardian who is applying on behalf of the child) personally for at least two (2) years and must have knowledge of the child;
Be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older;
Have been 16 years of age or older when he or she applied for his or her own passport;
Provide the requested information contained in his or her passport;
Be accessible to Passport Canada for verification;
Reference should be known each other each other for at least two years but not be a relative or family.
5-year Passport: CAD $120
10-year Passport: CAD $160
CAD $57
Proof of Canadian citizenship (Original only)
Document(s) to support identity
Proof of parentage/Birth certificate (under 16 years)
Two photos (One of the photos certified by your guarantor)
The fee
After 20days, you will receive a passport in the mail. However, in some cases, if you apply for an urgent, in which case the lead-time is slightly different.
You should present travel documents if your travel time is short before your travel planned.
Itinerary and ticket purchase receipt or
Traveling by car in the prestigious (written statement) submitted
Approval Status: Passport Department at the discretion of the staff
Urgent and express service is available only if you apply in person at a passport office. There are additional fees associated with replacin a passport and express or urgent processiong. These fees are added to the base fee listed above.
| Service | Processing Time | Additional Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent pick-up | 24 hours | $ 110 |
| Express pick-up | 2 to 9 business days | $ 50 |
| Standard pick-up | 10 business days | $ 20 |
You must sign your name in ink in the signature block on page 3.
Parents must never sign the passport or travel document of a child.
Children 11 years of age or over must sign their own passports or travel.
The signature block on page 3 should be left blank.
Your address and emergency contact information.
Complete the section provided on page 4
For your emergency contact, we recommend that you name someone who would not normally travel with you.
If your address or emergency contact changes, cross out what is there and write the new information in the space above.
Cross out what is there and write the new information in the space above
