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Become a Canadian

 

 

 

                                              Belong. Contribute. Thrive.

🌍 Canadian Citizenship

📌 Eligibility Requirements

To apply for Canadian citizenship, you must meet the following core criteria :

 

Permanent Resident (PR) Status:
You must currently hold PR status and not be under review for fraud or removal.

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Physical Presence:
You must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years before your application. (Time spent in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person may count for half-days, up to 365 total.)

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Income Tax Filing:
You must have filed Canadian income tax in at least 3 of the last 5 years, if required.

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Language Proficiency (Age 18–54):
Demonstrate your English or French speaking and listening skills at Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 or higher.

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Citizenship Test (Age 18–54):

Pass a 20-question multiple-choice test on Canada’s history, values, institutions, and symbols — you must answer at least 15 correctly to meet the 75% passing score.

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Oath of Citizenship:
Once approved, you’ll attend a ceremony and take an oath to officially become a Canadian citizen

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📋 Other Requirements & Notes

  • First-Generation Limit: Children born abroad to Canadian parents may still need a citizenship certificate—check IRCC’s rules.

  • Accommodations & Waivers: You can request help or exemptions for language, testing, or the oath for disabilities or special circumstances.

  • Prohibitions: Criminal convictions or being under removal orders may affect eligibility.

🧭 Application Process

  1. Confirm You Meet Eligibility:

    • Use IRCC’s Physical Presence Calculator

    • Gather language proof and tax records

    • Complete the citizenship test study materials 

  2. Prepare & Submit Your Application:

    • Use the adult PR application package

    • Include all supporting documents and fees 

  3. Take the Citizenship Test and/or Interview (if required):

    • Administered online or in person for applicants aged 18–54.

  4. Attend Your Citizenship Ceremony & Take the Oath:

    • Official ceremony where you complete the oath and receive your citizenship

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✅ How Turaco Immigration Can Help

Navigating citizenship can be overwhelming. Here’s how we assist:

 

  • ✅ Assess eligibility and calculate your physical presence

  • ✅ Gather language proof and tax documentation

  • ✅ Prepare you for the test and interview

  • ✅ Review and assemble your complete application

  • ✅ Support accommodations or waiver requests

  • ✅ Guide you through the ceremony and oath preparations

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📞 Take the Next Step:
Connect with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) to review your eligibility and create a personalized roadmap to becoming a Canadian citizen.

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