Canadian Citizenship 2025 — Complete Guide to Becoming a Canadian

You must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) within the 5 years immediately before you apply. You must be a permanent resident and meet other eligibility criteria.

If you are 18 to 54 years old, you must demonstrate adequate knowledge of English or French (CLB 4 equivalent). You can show this through your citizenship test results, or through evidence of secondary or post-secondary education in English or French.

The test assesses your knowledge of Canada's history, values, institutions, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Study materials are provided by IRCC. You must pass the test (or meet an exemption) to be granted citizenship.

If you become a citizen and your child is a permanent resident under 18, they may be included in your application or apply with you. Children born in Canada to non-citizen parents may be Canadian by birth in some cases. Rules depend on the situation; VMC can advise.

Processing times vary. Check IRCC's current citizenship processing times. Delays can occur due to volume or additional verification. VMC helps you submit a complete application to reduce delays.

Yes. Canada allows dual citizenship. You do not have to give up your other citizenship to become Canadian. Some other countries may have different rules about dual citizenship.