Every absence counted
We reconcile your travel history against your records so the dates you declare match what IRCC can see.
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Canadian Citizenship
Ready to become Canadian? Let's make it official.
Citizenship gives you a Canadian passport, the right to vote, and security from ever losing your status. We confirm you're eligible, count your days precisely, and prepare a clean application.
EligibilityResidency calculationTest & interviewMinors
1,095days present in Canada
5 yrslook-back window
CLB 4language, ages 18–54
2013helping families since
Who can apply
Basic eligibility for adults.
- ✓ You're a permanent resident, and your status isn't in question.
- ✓ You've been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days in the 5 years before you apply.
- ✓ You've filed income taxes, if required, for at least 3 of those 5 years.
- ✓ You meet the language requirement (CLB 4 in speaking and listening) and pass the citizenship test, if you're 18 to 54.
- ✓ Nothing prohibits you from being granted citizenship.
The day count
Most refusals come down to the numbers.
A miscounted trip or a missed absence is one of the most common reasons citizenship applications go wrong. We check every day before you file.
Pre-PR time credited
Time in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person within the 5-year window can count as half-days, up to 365 days.
The right filing date
Apply too early and you're refused. We tell you the first day you safely qualify.
How it works
Five steps to your oath.
Step
Residency calculation
Your exact day count and earliest safe date.
Step
Documents
Identity, travel, tax and language evidence.
Step
Submit
A clean, consistent application.
Step
Test & interview
If required — we help you prepare.
Step
Oath
Take the oath and become Canadian.
For the whole family
Children, families and special cases.
Citizenship rules differ for children, for people who've spent long periods abroad, and for anyone with a past immigration or criminal matter. We look at the details before you apply.
- ✓ Applications for minor children.
- ✓ Families applying together.
- ✓ Frequent travellers and long absences.
- ✓ Questions about citizenship by descent.
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"Thank you so much for providing the excellent service throughout in my PR process… I am so happy with the service provided, staff is so polite."Jasmine J · Client
Does time before I became a PR count?
Some of it can. Time in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person within the 5-year window counts as half-days, up to a maximum of 365 days. We calculate it precisely.
I travel a lot. Do I qualify?
Possibly. You need 1,095 days of physical presence in the 5 years before you apply. We confirm your count before you file, to avoid a refusal on a day-count error.
Do I have to take the test?
Applicants aged 18 to 54 take the citizenship test and must show language ability at CLB 4. Applicants outside that age range don't.
Can my children apply with me?
Yes. Minor children can be included in a family application, and the requirements for them are different from adults'.
Will I lose my other citizenship?
Canada allows dual citizenship, but your other country may not. Check with that country's authorities.