Citizenship
Overview
Canadian citizenship offers many benefits: global mobility for hassle-free travel, top-tier social benefits like health care and education, a stable and safe environment, economic prosperity, voting rights, and inclusion in Canada’s diverse and welcoming society. Canadian nationals possess both entitlements and obligations that reflect the country’s common heritage, identity, and principles and are safeguarded by the laws of Canada. No wonder Canada is a haven for all those who seek a high quality of life.
Advantages
- Global Mobility: Canadian citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to numerous countries, making international travel more convenient and accessible.
- Social Benefits: Access to Canada’s comprehensive social welfare system, including universal healthcare and public education, ensures a high standard of living and well-being.
- Economic Opportunities: Canadian citizens have unrestricted access to Canada’s job market, providing various career opportunities and entrepreneurial possibilities.
- Voting Rights: Citizens can actively participate in Canada’s democratic processes by voting in federal, provincial, and territorial elections, shaping the country’s future.
- Safety and Security: Canada is consistently ranked as one of the safest countries globally, offering a secure environment for families and individuals.
- Cultural Diversity: As a Canadian citizen, you can live in a diverse, accepting, understanding, and multicultural society.
- Dual Citizenship: Canada permits dual citizenship, allowing citizens to maintain their existing citizenship alongside Canadian citizenship, providing flexibility and options for the future.
- Run for Office: If inclined, you can participate in municipal, provincial, or federal elections.
Eligibility:
- Be a Permanent Residence of Canada
- Be physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the last five years
- File taxes in Canada for at least three years
- Prove language skills
- Take the citizenship test
- Take the oath of citizenship
How to Apply:
It is an online application that you can submit through your GC account.
- Gather documents
- Complete the forms
- Pay the fee
Documents
- Passport
- PR Card
- PCC
Fees
- Processing Fee: CAD 530
- Right of citizenship fee: CAD 100
Processing Time
- Citizenship Grant: 18 months
- Citizenship Certificate: 9 months