PLEASE NOTE: We would like to inform you that as of February 1, 2012 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has stopped issuing citizenship certificates in the familiar form of a photo ID card. Instead, certificates are now issued on a double-sided, letter sized paper, with the Coat of Arms of Canada on the front, and a barcode on the back.
Both the old citizenship cards and the new citizenship certificates are valid for use as proof of citizenship and you can use either to apply for Canadian passports and your other benefits of Canadian Citizenship. Though the form of the citizenship certificate has changed, the application process has not changed. You can still apply the same way as before and you do not need to worry if you submitted an application before the change but have not yet received your certificate."
Permanent adult residents wishing to obtain a Canadian Citizenship Card must fill
out the Application for Canadian Citizenship for Adults (CIT 0002). Supporting documentation
may also be required for some Canadian citizenship card applicants. A test will
be necessary for Canadian citizenship card applicants who are aged between the ages
of 18 and 54 to test their knowledge of Canada.
Please note if you are 55 or older, you do not have to write the test. Furthermore,
applicants who have a criminal past, or are facing criminal charges may not be eligible
for Canadian citizenship card.
Choose one of the following 2 packages to apply.
For more information read below or visit 'See Also'
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If you don't know which one of the above packages to
download, select one of the options from below:
More information:
Am I Eligible to Apply for a Canadian Citizenship
Card?
In order to apply for a Canadian citizenship card as an adult, applicants must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years old
- Have permanent residence status in Canada
- Be residing in Canada for at least 3 of the 4 years prior to applying for Canadian
citizenship.
- Be able to speak either English or French well enough to carry out an easy conversation
- Possess some knowledge regarding Canada; its history, its land, and the rights and
responsibilities of all Canadian citizens.
What is a Citizenship Card?
A Canadian Citizenship card, also known as a Citizenship Certificate, is an official
document that can be used as proof of Canadian citizenship. It can be used as a
form of personal identification, as it displays your picture, signature, date of
birth, height and gender.
How Can I Replace My Lost Citizenship Card?
If you have lost, or have had your Citizenship card stolen or destroyed, and are
residing in Canada, to apply for a Citizenship card you must fill out the Application
for a Citizenship Card from Inside Canada (CIT 0001). Additionally, supporting documentation
must also be included in your application. A fee must also be paid before an application
can be submitted. This fee can be paid either online, or at a financial institution.
Please be sure to obtain a receipt of the payment, and include it in your Canadian
citizenship application package.
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