Apply for Canadian citizenship
How do I apply for Canadian citizenship?
Start with IRCC’s citizenship guide for adults and minor children. It separates eligibility, application instructions and next steps after submission. If you already have citizenship and need a certificate, use the separate proof-of-citizenship route linked there instead.
Where to begin
- Read “Who can apply” for the relevant adult or minor application.
- Use “How to apply” for the current forms, document checklist and online or paper route.
- After submitting, follow IRCC’s status and information-update instructions.
Before you open the official service
- The applicant’s age group
- The current IRCC document checklist
- Whether this is citizenship or proof of existing citizenship
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
IRCC determines eligibility and approval. This guide does not calculate physical presence or assess an individual application.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
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