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Canadian Citizenship Applications
Becoming a Canadian citizen requires meeting physical presence, tax-filing and (for most adults) language and knowledge requirements. Errors in travel history are one of the most common reasons applications are delayed.
Changes to citizenship by descent under Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, so some people born abroad to Canadian parents may now be citizens and can apply for proof of citizenship.
How we help
- Check eligibility and calculate physical presence
- Prepare the application and supporting documents
- Apply for proof of citizenship (citizenship certificate)
- Advise on citizenship for children born abroad
Who this is for
- Permanent residents ready to become citizens
- People born abroad to a Canadian parent
Citizenship Applications: common questions
What changed with citizenship by descent?
Bill C-3 came into force on December 15, 2025. It restored citizenship to many people affected by the old first-generation limit, and for children born or adopted abroad on or after that date, a Canadian parent born abroad must generally show at least 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada before the birth or adoption.
Do days as a temporary resident count?
Some time spent in Canada before becoming a permanent resident can count as half-days, up to a limit, if it falls within the eligibility period. We calculate it precisely for you.
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