Application to renounce Canadian citizenship - R7.1 (for certain persons who acquired citizenship under amendments to the Citizenship Act in 2009, 2015 or 2025)
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This application includes the following items:
- Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship – R7.1 (for certain persons who acquired citizenship under amendments to the Citizenship Act in 2009, 2015 or 2025) (CIT 0496) (opens in new tab)
- Document Checklist - Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship - R7.1 (for certain persons who acquired citizenship under amendments to the Citizenship Act in 2009, 2015 or 2025) (CIT 0501) (opens in new tab)
- Citizenship Photo Specifications
- Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) (opens in new tab)
- Instruction Guide (CIT 0496)
Optional:
- Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier (IRM 0002) (opens in new tab)
- Addendum A: Applicant’s Additional Parent(s) Information and Authorization (CIT 0556) Available soon
- Read your instruction guide and download your application forms
- Complete, sign and date your application forms
- Mail your fully completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia
