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Application for Canadian Citizenship — Adults
(18 years of age or over)
Purpose: |
This application is for permanent residents 18 years of age or older
who wish to apply for Canadian citizenship. They must have lived in
Canada for at least three of the four years preceding the application,
be able to communicate in English and/or French, and demonstrate some
knowledge of Canada and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Persons with a criminal record, facing criminal charges or subject
to immigration enforcement action may be ineligible for citizenship. |
Help: |
You can use the residence calculator
to check if you have lived in Canada long enough to be eligible for
citizenship. It can help you determine if you should apply now or
wait until later. You can also print the calculation and attach a
copy to your “Application for Canadian Citizenship – Adults.” |
Where: |
In Canada. Mail to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. |
Fee: |
A non-refundable processing fee and a refundable Right of Citizenship
Fee must be paid at the time of application. Check the Fee
Schedule for Citizenship and Immigration Services. |
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This application includes the following items:
If you cannot view and print this application from this Web site
we can mail it to you. Place
an order for an application if you need it mailed. Be certain
that you need this application before placing an order. The delivery
of this application may take several weeks. The Fees Receipt will
be included and does not have to be ordered separately. |
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