Canadian Citizenship Applications
Canadian citizenship allows permanent residents to vote, hold a Canadian passport, and participate fully in civic life. Eligible permanent residents may apply after meeting physical presence, language, and tax rules.
Typically applicants need 1,095 days physically present in Canada in the five years before applying, filed required income taxes, meet English or French evidence requirements (for relevant ages), and pass the citizenship test. Criminal or other prohibitions may bar applications.
Cohen Visa advises on eligibility, presence calculations, and complete applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Canadian citizenship applications
Adults who are permanent residents and meet physical presence, income tax filing, language, and knowledge requirements may apply, absent prohibitions such as certain criminal history, misrepresentation, or ongoing investigations. Minor children may qualify with a parent’s application or separately under rules for minors.
Generally, you need 1,095 days physically present in Canada in the five years before you sign the application, with detailed rules for counting legal status days, time abroad, and exemptions in specific circumstances. Meticulous records help avoid refusals.
You must have filed income tax returns for at least three years within the five-year period that matches your physical presence window, when required under the Income Tax Act. Cohen Visa flags gaps before you apply.
Applicants between 18 and 54 typically submit evidence of adequate English or French and take the citizenship test on Canada’s history, values, institutions, and symbols, unless exempt. Language evidence must meet IRCC-approved formats.
Timelines change by office and volume. After approval, you attend a ceremony to take the oath. We help monitor status and prepare for requests for additional information.
We assess eligibility, calculate presence, review tax and travel history, prepare forms and evidence, and advise on complex issues such as residence abroad with a spouse or prior immigration history.