Application to Register and Retain Canadian Citizenship Under Section 8

Purpose:	This application is for a person who was born outside Canada after February 14, 1977, and who could lose Canadian citizenship under Section 8 of the Citizenship Act unless he/she applies to register as a Canadian citizen and retain Canadian citizenship.
Where:	If you are living in Canada, mail your application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. If you are living outside Canada, submit your application to a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate for processing.
Fee:	If you are living in Canada, refer to the Citizenship Fee section for information on the current fee and method of payment. The fee is not refundable. If you are living outside Canada, contact a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate for information regarding the current fee and method of payment.

This application includes the following items:

Guide
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Application to Register and Retain Canadian Citizenship under Section 8 [Form CIT 0300]
(Fillable form)
Citizenship Photo Specifications [Form CIT 0021]
Fees Receipt
You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:
1. Payment of fees on the Internet
  If you have Adobe® Acrobat Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees on-line.
2. Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
  If you cannot or do not wish to pay on-line, you must obtain an original receipt form IMM 5401 in order to pay at a financial institution. This form is not available on the Web site because an original receipt with a unique serial number must be used. You may order an original receipt by mail.


	Last Updated: 2004-07-30		Important Notices