CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP

Who is eligible for Canadian citizenship?

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To be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, you must:

• be a permanent resident

• have lived in Canada for 3 out of the last 5 years

• have filed your taxes, if you need to

• show how well you know Canada

• prove your language skills

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Some eligibility requirements are different for minors (under age 18).

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If you served in or with the Canadian Armed Forces, you may be able to apply through a faster process.

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