Application for Canadian Citizenship: Adults - Subsection 5(1) CIT 0002

Eligibility

This form for an application under subsection 5(1) is intended primarily for permanent residents aged 18 and over who want to apply for Canadian citizenship.

To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you:

• must be 18 years of age or older on the day you sign the application
• must be a permanent resident (landed immigrant) of Canada
• must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the 5 years immediately before you apply
• may need to file personal income taxes for at least 3 years within the 5-year period
  • Find out if you need to file your taxes
• must demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French (if you are between 18 and 54 years old when you apply)
• must demonstrate you have knowledge of Canada and of the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship (if you are between 18 and 54 years old when you apply - this is assessed after you apply)
• can’t have any unfulfilled conditions relating to your permanent resident status
• can’t be under a removal order (asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada)
• can’t be inadmissible or prohibited on criminal or security grounds

Use this tool to check if you’re eligible to apply.

If you are not sure whether you have Canadian citizenship or not, see if you may already be a citizen.

Application Package

Prepare a complete application

To make sure you submit all the pages of the application form with your application package, follow these steps:

1. Click the “Validate” button at the top or bottom of the form.

   Note: Validating the form before printing makes sure that you have answered all the questions. This will help you to avoid delays in processing your application.

2. A last page with barcodes will automatically be created.
3. Print and sign the form.

   Note: For best results print on white, bond-quality, non-glossy paper using a laser printer.

4. Place the barcode page on top of your package. If you have more than one package, place a separate barcode page on each one.

Find out more about the barcode form.