Take the online citizenship test

After you receive the invitation, you can take the online citizenship test. Find out what you need to do to prepare for and complete the test.

On this page

• Prepare for the online test
• What you need for the test
• Start the online test

Prepare for the online test

Make sure you

• study for the test
• review the online test tutorial
• follow the instructions in your test invitation

What you need for the test

Make sure you’re prepared on the day you take the test.

Gather your identifications and information

You’ll need

• a piece of identification (ID), like
  • your permanent resident card (even if it’s expired), or
  • a valid (not expired) ID with your photo and signature on it (for example, driver’s licence or health card)
• your application number(opens in a new tab) 
• your unique client identifier (UCI)(opens in a new tab) 
• a valid email address

Use the right devices and browsers

You must take the test with

• a desktop computer, laptop or tablet with a webcam
• a Chrome or Safari Web browser

Do not take the test with

• a mobile phone
• Chrome on an iPad
• Microsoft Surface Pro
• a virtual private network (VPN)

Make sure you

• close all other applications on your device
  • This includes applications that use your webcam or allow screen-sharing.
• have a reliable Internet connection

Pick a good test location

The test location must 

• be a quiet room where you can take the test by yourself
• have good lighting (so our system can see you clearly through your webcam)

If needed, you may take the test in a library or with a public computer.

Start the online test

You must wait for the test invitation before you take the online test (otherwise, you won’t be able to sign in).

• You have 30 calendar days to complete the test.
• Within this 30-day period, you have up to 3 chances to pass the test.
  • If you fail the test the first time, you have 2 more chances to pass it.