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.
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 nowledge 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)
not be under a removal order
not be inadmissible or prohibited on criminal or security grounds
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
Photocopies of biographical pages of passports you had in the past 5 years
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 goverment-funded language training programs
Photocopy of personal identification
two (2) identical citizenship photos
Photocopy of child's birth certificate (under 18 years old)
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 (14 years old and over)
Application fee: $630.00 (adult)
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.
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 replacing a passport and express or urgent processing. 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
