It requires being a permanent resident and having been PHYSICALLY in Canada for at least {dato:ca_natz_presencia} days (three years) within the last five. It's not years of residence that count but the days you actually spent in the country, and IRCC verifies this against border agency records. Also: having filed taxes for at least 3 of those 5 years, and if you're between 18 and 54, proving…
IRCC publishes a calculator that adds up your effective days in Canada within the five-year period. You need at least {dato:ca_natz_presencia} days. The printout of the result is a required document in your application, so this isn't optional: it's the first step and the one that determines whether…
You need every departure and return from the five-year period. Gather your passports (including expired ones), tickets, and stamps. And declare weekend trips too: IRCC cross-checks your declaration against border agency records, so an omission, even of two days, shows up and undermines the…
You must have filed tax returns for at least 3 of the 5 years in the period. IRCC verifies this directly with the tax agency, so assuming they won't check is a costly mistake. If you're missing a year, file it before applying.
Level CLB or NCLC 4 or higher in English or French is required — a basic intermediate level, not advanced. You can prove it with an accepted test (such as IELTS or CELPIP), a certificate from a government-funded language course, or an eligible diploma. Watch the validity: test results must be less…
Almost all applications are filed online, on IRCC's secure portal. Complete every section without leaving blank fields, use the date format requested, and attach the calculator printout. If you need to file on paper due to some limitation, it's mailed to the processing centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
After filing you receive instructions for biometrics. If you're between 18 and 54, you'll take the citizenship test: 20 questions, and you need 75 percent correct. It covers history, geography, the political system, and rights and responsibilities, and you study with the official guide 'Discover…
If approved, you receive a notice to attend the ceremony where you take the oath of citizenship. Bring your notice, valid IDs, and your permanent resident card. That same day you receive your citizenship certificate, and with it you can apply for your Canadian passport. The full process usually…