In order to apply for Canadian citizenship, you need to gather the appropriate documentation, complete the application forms and, in most cases, pass the citizenship test.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Immigration documents – These prove your status as a permanent resident of Canada. They include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is necessary if you are 18 \u2013 54 years of age<\/strong>. You have 3 options for submitting proof of language ability (English and\/or French):<\/p>\n Learn More about the Citizenship Language Requirement<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You need to provide documents that will provide your identity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Provide photocopies of the biographical page of your passport or travel document for the 6 years prior to the date of your application for citizenship, OR, since the date you became a permanent resident. Use whichever period is more recent. If you have had more than one passport during the time period, you will need to provide the pages from all passports<\/strong> held during the relevant period. The biographical page of your passport or travel document should have the following information:<\/p>\n Provide photocopies of any renewal pages in your passport\/travel document.<\/p>\n Attach written explanations for any gaps in the prior 6 years, or since you became a permanent resident, which are not covered by your passport\/travel document(s). For example, if you were without a valid passport for a certain amount of time, explain why.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Provide a clear and legible photocopy of 2 pieces of personal identification. They must be photo ID, with a photo of yourself. Examples are:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For any country where you have lived for 6 months or longer during the 4 years prior to your application, include a Police Certificate from that country. Contact your local police station in that country for information on how to obtain one. Include the original copy of the police certificate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you pay online you will be given a receipt to print out<\/a>. You must enclose this receipt with your application.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You must include: 2 identical photographs – Go here<\/a> for the specifications of the photograph and print the page out for your local photographer to follow. Follow the steps relating to photographs in your citizenship application form. Do NOT staple, fold, glue, or otherwise attach<\/strong> the photographs to your application.<\/p>\n Jump to “Apply”<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You may need to provide additional documentation depending on your particular circumstances. This can include:<\/p>\n All documents NOT in English or French<\/strong> must be accompanied by:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n There are several types of documents which are acceptable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Amended Record of Landing or Confirmation of Permanent Residence:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have applied and successfully obtained a name change due to immigration officials\u2019 error when originally recording your name, include:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n If your date of birth has been corrected on your immigration document (see above: Record of Landing or Confirmation of Permanent Residence or PR Card) you must provide a copy of:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your date of birth has been corrected by a provincial\/territorial court order, you must provide a copy of:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n In order to apply, you must complete the following forms:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Remember that any incomplete sections of the application form can mean that the form is returned to you for completion. This will result in substantial delays which can be avoided by carefully filling in all sections. If a section does NOT apply to you, write \u201cNot Applicable\u201d or \u201cN\/A.\u201d<\/strong> Remember to carefully read each question before answering. Here are suggestions for your answers, based on the question numbers on the form.<\/p>\nCitizenship Application Step 1 – Documentation<\/span><\/h2>\n
Providing Canadian Status Documents<\/h2>\n
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Canadian Citizenship Language Requirements<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Providing Identification Documentation<\/h2>\n
Submitting the Biographical page of your passport(s) or travel documents:<\/h2>\n
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Submitting Your Personal IDs:<\/h2>\n
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Submitting Your Police Certificates<\/h2>\n
Submitting Your Payment Receipt:<\/h2>\n
Submitting Your Photographs:<\/h2>\n
Possible additional documents you will need for a Canadian citizenship application:<\/h2>\n
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Submitting a Name Change (if applicable):<\/h2>\n
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Submitting a Date of Birth Correction (if applicable):<\/h2>\n
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Submitting a Date of Birth Correction by Court Order:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Canadian Citizenship Application Step 2: Completing the Application Forms<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Completing the CIT0002<\/em> Citizenship Application<\/h2>\n
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