Planning to enter or remain in Canada in 2024 ? Avoid potential issues by consulting with our licensed immigration consultant. Book a consultation now !

Citizenship

Citizenship is a connection between a person and a state to which the individual owes commitment and, in turn, is entitled to its protection. Still, Canadian citizenship is most demanded worldwide because of various benefits, and there are some eligible factors in this article.

Eligibilities to get citizenship

Age

Age is the first factor that you consider before you want to get citizenship in Canada. You must be an adult, and your age is 18+ to become a citizen of Canada.

Below Age citizenship

If you are below age, then it is essential that the adopted applicant’s parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian or single parent should be a Canadian citizen or must apply to become a Canadian Resident.

Minimum stay in Canada

You have to stay in Canada for 1095 days during five years to apply for citizenship, and there are exceptions for Crown servants and underage people. There are various bases on which we can apply for citizenship as we can apply on a work basis.

Knowledge of Language

There are two popular languages in Canada, English and French. Still, the applicant is selected even if they have basic knowledge of one with language supporting certificate/document proof because it facilitates the living and makes life easy for the person who applies for citizenship.

Information about country

You should at least have some basic knowledge about Canada, like Canada’s fundamental rights, responsibilities, voting laws, and privileges, before applying. Because It's essential to have information about the country you live in.

Permanent resident

You have to be a Permanent Resident of Canada to get citizenship, and you have a PR of Canada means your PR status is not on hold or under review.

No Criminal Record

It is essential that you didn't have any criminal record before applying for citizenship in Canada. You can't apply if there is any case on you.

Former Citizen

If you are a former citizen, you must follow the same guidelines. Still, if your citizenship is taken because of any fraud, you should not be eligible for applying for citizenship in Canada again.

Tax proof

Proof of tax paid for three years during the last five years is also needed to apply for citizenship in Canada, and your desire and reason to live in Canada is also taken in mind. It is essential to have tax proof because it prevents corruption in the country.

Adopted child Citizenship

If there is an adopted child, they get citizenship with good reasons for adoption, not with the means of only getting citizenship, so all reasons related to adoption are also asked when you will apply for citizenship.

These are all eligibility requirements to get the citizenship of Canada, and all these factors are critical to getting citizenship.