Canadian citizenship
Apply to become a Canadian citizen, prepare for the citizenship test, and find out how you can resume or give up your Canadian citizenship.
Canada Post is currently in labour negotiations. Failed negotiations could lead to delays in:
- receiving applications mailed within or to Canada
- sending mail to you
If you’re planning on traveling to Canada or submitting an application (including for a passport or other travel document), apply early. Visit Canada Post for more information before sending any application by mail. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.
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Apply for citizenship
Find out if you can apply and how to apply, check processing times, and prepare for the test and ceremony
Changes to citizenship rules and requirements
Changes to what you need to apply for citizenship and the rules for becoming Canadian
Get proof of citizenship
Apply for a citizenship certificate, get processing times and find out what you can use to prove Canadian citizenship
Give up citizenship
How to renounce your Canadian citizenship to become a citizen of a country that doesn’t allow dual citizenship
Prepare for the citizenship test
Find out if you need to take the test, how to get a date, what to study and what happens after
Resume citizenship
What to do if you want to become a citizen again after willingly giving up your Canadian citizenship
Prepare for the citizenship ceremony
Find out what happens at the ceremony, who can go, what you must bring and what to do after the ceremony
Find a citizenship ceremony
See where and when citizenship ceremonies happen across the country
Celebrate being Canadian
Find citizenship ceremonies and activities, Canadian history, and contests and awards
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