Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Frequently asked questions:
Applying for citizenship

The citizenship ceremony

What if I am unable to attend the ceremony?

Contact the citizenship office immediately. You will be rescheduled for another ceremony as soon as possible.

If you do not come to the ceremony and do not contact the citizenship office within 60 days, your application will be considered abandoned and your file will be closed.

You cannot take the oath outside Canada.