• take the oath of citizenship
• be a permanent resident
• have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days)
• have filed their taxes, if they need to
• pass a citizenship test
• prove their language skills in English or French

Spouses of Canadian Citizens

 You don’t automatically become a citizen when you marry a Canadian.

Children and grandchildren of Canadian citizens

If you have a Canadian parent or grandparent, you may be a Canadian citizen.