Final Step
Canadian Citizenship
Application preparation, citizenship test coaching, and ceremony guidance — the final step of your Canadian journey.
Your path to citizenship
1,095 Days
Physical presence verified
Knowledge Test
Discover Canada — passed
Oath Ceremony
Citizenship granted
Canadian Citizen
Certificate issued — passport eligibility unlocked
Eligibility requirements
- Permanent Resident status with no unfulfilled PR conditions
- Physical presence in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) within the last 5 years — officers can now credit up to 180 days of absence for documented circumstances beyond your control (medical emergency, family crisis, natural disaster)
- Personal income tax filed for at least 3 of the 5 preceding years
- Adequate language proficiency in English or French (CLB 4+) — applicants aged 18-54
- Pass the citizenship knowledge test (Discover Canada) — applicants aged 18-54
- Not subject to a removal order or criminal prohibition
Application steps
- 1
Physical presence calculation
Verify your 1,095-day requirement using the IRCC physical presence calculator.
- 2
Document assembly
Travel history, language evidence, tax compliance, and identity documents.
- 3
Application submission
Online or paper application to IRCC with all supporting evidence.
- 4
Test & interview prep
Coaching for the citizenship knowledge test and possible interview.
- 5
Oath ceremony
Attend the citizenship ceremony and receive your citizenship certificate.
Ready to take the next step?
Speak with a licensed consultant about your specific situation.