🇨🇦 Canada · Naturalisation
Canadian Citizenship by Naturalization (Grant under Citizenship Act s. 5(1)) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–54 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €444 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 3 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/eligibility.html.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Criminal record
Age range
Application fee
Years to citizenship
“You must have been physically in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during your 5-year eligibility period.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.