At a glance
A permanent resident may apply for citizenship once enough days have been spent in Canada within a fixed period and other requirements, such as income tax filing, have been satisfied.
The day count and the list of trips outside the country are the usual trouble spots. We reconstruct that history with you before the first form is opened.
Who it is for
- Permanent residents close to the required number of days
- Mothers and fathers applying for a minor
- People with extended time abroad who are unsure where they stand
Papers to collect
- Your permanent resident card or confirmation of landing
- Dates for every trip outside Canada
- Income tax filings, where required
- Proof of language ability, for applicants in the required age group
How the work unfolds
Reconstruct the timeline
Passport stamps and records are used to build an exact count of days.
Complete the forms
The application and supporting records are filled in together and read for gaps.
Get ready for the test
We describe the knowledge test and what a citizenship interview may cover.
Asked about this route
Applicants within a set age band write a knowledge test and show language ability, and a few are called to an interview. We tell you which of these applies.
Time spent outside the country does not add to the residence total, so we tally the figure exactly from your documents.