Become a Citizen
Permanent residents can obtain Canadian Citizenship if they meet certain requirements.
General Requirements
- Physically be in Canada as a permanent resident for 1,095 days during the 5 years immediately before submitting an application
- Filed income tax for 3 years in the 5 years
- Meet language requirements of CLB 4 for speaking and listening
- Pass the citizenship test
- Attend the citizenship ceremony and take an oath
Please note that there are some exemptions for residency , language , and knowledge of Canada requirements. We can assess whether you are exempt from these requirements.
Differences from Permanent Residency
- Canadian citizens can obtain Canadian passports
- Canadian citizens do not have residency requirements
- Canadian citizens have a right to participate in political activities
- Canadian citizens can hold jobs that require high-security clearance