Citizenship

To become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must

• be a permanent resident

• have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days)

 

Applicants can count each day they were physically present in Canada as a temporary resident (Student or worker) or protected person before becoming a permanent resident as a half-day toward meeting the physical presence requirement for citizenship, up to a maximum credit of 365 days.

• have filed your taxes, if you need to

• pass a citizenship test

• applicants between 18 to 54 years of age must prove your language skills in English or French