Citizenship: Rules for reapplying
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
Applicant applying again must pay fees again
An applicant who is refused citizenship may apply again. If an applicant applies again, all fees must be included with the new application.
Applicant appeals and applies again
If an applicant appeals a decision refusing a grant of citizenship, the applicant can submit a second application while waiting for the Federal Court’s decision on the appeal. The applicant must pay the full fee for the second application.
Steps to follow if applicant appeals and applies again
The following procedures apply when an applicant submits a second application while waiting for a decision on an appeal:
Situation 1
If applicant appeals the first decision AND if the applicant submits a second application while waiting for a decision on the appeal for the first application AND if the appeal of the first decision is successful AND if the applicant is granted citizenship then:
- record the second application as being abandoned AND
- refund only the Right of Citizenship Fee for the second application.
Situation 2
If applicant appeals the first decision AND if the applicant submits a second application while waiting for a decision on the appeal for the first application AND the second application is granted before the appeal decision is made then:
- refund the Right of Citizenship Fee for the first application AFTER the applicant withdraws the appeal in writing.