CITIZENSHIP
Who cannot become a Canadian citizen?
You may not be eligible to become a Canadian citizen
if you:
- Are under a deportation order and are not currently
allowed to be in Canada;
- Are in prison, on parole or on probation; and
- Have been charged or convicted of an indictable
offence.
Could you be a Canadian citizen and not know it?
In most cases, you are a Canadian citizen if you were
born:
- In Canada, or
- In another country, after February 15, 1977, and
have one Canadian parent.
For more information, telephone the Call Centre:
In Montreal : (514) 496-1010
In Toronto : (416) 973-4444
In Vancouver : (604) 666-2171
For all other areas 1-888-242-2100
How do you apply for Canadian citizenship?
If you meet the requirements for Canadian citizenship,
you can get an "Application for Citizenship"
form from the Call Centre.
After you have filled out the application form, follow
the instructions provided. You must include the application
fee and necessary documents with your application form.
You will have to take a test to show that you meet
the requirements for knowledge of Canada and either
English or French. Study the information in the booklet
A Look at Canada which will be sent to you with the
acknowledgment of your application.
If you meet the basic requirements for citizenship,
you will be invited to a citizenship ceremony where
you will take the oath and receive your citizenship
certificate.
What is dual citizenship?
Dual or plural citizenship means holding citizenship
in one or more countries in addition to Canada.
Canada has recognized dual citizenship since 1977.
This means that, in some cases, you may become a Canadian
citizen while remaining a citizen of another country.
Some countries will not allow their citizens to keep
their citizenship if they become citizens of another
country. You should check with the embassy or consulate
of your country of origin to be sure of their rules
and laws.
Where should you go for more information about Canadian
citizenship?
If you are in Canada, telephone the call Centre.
Outside Canada, contact a Canadian embassy consulate.
Top
Next
Previous
Back to Fact List |
