become citizen of canada

1. Permanent Resident (PR) Status

• You must have permanent resident status in Canada.

• Your PR status must not be under review for fraud or subject to a removal order.

2. Physical Presence Requirement

• You must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) in the past 5 years before applying.

• Time spent in Canada as a temporary resident (e.g., student, worker, visitor) or as a protected person may count as half-days, up to a maximum of 365 days.

3. Income Tax Filing

• You must have filed your taxes in Canada for at least 3 years within the 5-year period, if required under the Income Tax Act.

4. Language Requirements

• If you are 18–54 years old at the time of your application, you must show adequate knowledge of English or French (speaking and listening).

• Proof can be through test results, transcripts, or Canadian schooling.

5. Knowledge of Canada

• If you are 18–54 years old, you must pass the citizenship test (20 questions about Canada’s history, values, institutions, rights, responsibilities, etc.).

6. Prohibitions

You may not be eligible if you:

• Are under a removal order.

• Have unfulfilled conditions related to your PR status.

• Have been convicted of an indictable crime in Canada (or equivalent abroad) in the last 4 years.

• Are in prison, on parole, or on probation.

• Have been convicted of war crimes or crimes against humanity.

7. Other Notes

• Children can apply with their parents, but they don’t need to meet the residency requirement themselves if the parent does.

• Minors under 18 require at least one parent to be a Canadian citizen or applying at the same time.

✅ Summary:
To apply for Canadian citizenship, you need PR status, 3 years of physical presence in the last 5 years, tax filing, language ability (if 18–54), knowledge of Canada (if 18–54), and no prohibitions.