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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.
Note: You cannot meet the residence requirements for citizenship without a minimum of 2 years as a permanent resident.
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 website 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. |
