Application for Canadian Citizenship: Adults - Subsection 5(1)
Citizenship requirements for physical presence, language and knowledge will change on October 11. You can apply for citizenship under the new rules using updated forms available October 11.
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This form for an application under subsection 5(1) is intended primarily for permanent residents aged 18 and over who want to apply for Canadian citizenship.
To be eligible under 5(1), since becoming a permanent resident, you must have:
- been physically in Canada for at least 1,460 days in the six years before you apply
- been physically in Canada for at least 183 days during any four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years before you apply
- filed income ta............
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Application for Canadian Citizenship: Adults - Subsection 5(1)
Some citizenship requirements (physical presence, language and knowledge)
are changing.
Get help to
open an application form or
to fill one out in the
Help Centre.
This form for an application under subsection 5(1) is intended primarily for permanent residents aged 18 and over who want to apply for Canadian citizenship.
To be eligible under 5(1), since becoming a permanent resident, you must have:
- been physically in Canada for at least 1,460 days in the six years before you apply
- been physically in Canada for at least 183 days during any four calendar years that are fully or partially within the six years before you apply
- filed income taxes (if required by the Income Tax Act) for any four taxation years that are fully or partially within the six......