Frequently asked questions:
Applying for citizenship

Retaining citizenship

Will I lose my citizenship if I live outside Canada for an extended period?

No, with one exception. Canadians do not lose citizenship because of a long or permanent absence from Canada, except some persons who were born outside Canada after February 14, 1977, and who must take action to retain their citizenship before turning 28 years of age. Find more information about retaining citizenship in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

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