Canadian Citizenship and Canadian Passport

All resident immigrants have the right to Canadian citizenship and Canadian passport after three (3) years of actual residence on condition that they stay two (2) years in a five (5) year period. These two years of residence must not necessarily be consecutive; persons that reside abroad may accumulate the required time only in the following cases:

  • When accompanying a Canadian spouse and also in the case of accompanying their children.
  • When working abroad as an employee or representative of a Canadian company or established Canadian society.
  • When working abroad as an employee or representative of the Provincial or Federal Government.

How can you apply for Canadian Citizenship?

Adults older than 18 years of age who have legal permanent resident status in Canada and have accumulated three (3) years of residency.