Who can apply
Adults apply for Canadian citizenship as permanent residents. You must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days, which is three years, in the five years before you apply. You may need to have filed income taxes, and if you are 18 to 54 you must show basic English or French and pass the citizenship test. Marrying a Canadian does not make you a citizen automatically.
The citizenship test
Applicants aged 18 to 54 take the citizenship test. It has 20 questions, either multiple choice or true or false, in English or French. You have 45 minutes and need at least 15 correct answers to pass. You get three chances. The questions are based on the free official study guide, Discover Canada. CitizenPass is an independent study aid and is not connected with IRCC or the Government of Canada.
The Oath of Citizenship
New citizens take the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony. They promise to be faithful to the King of Canada, King Charles III, and to obey the laws of Canada. Since 22 June 2021 the oath also says they will respect the Constitution, which recognizes the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This change answered Call to Action 94 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.