In force 1 Jul 2024
Canadian citizenship process further digitalised
IRCC continued the multi-year modernisation of the citizenship application and test process through 2024 — online test booking, remote video citizenship-ceremony option, and streamlined document submission. Physical presence test (1,095 days in 5 years) and language/knowledge-test requirements unchanged.
Who it affects: Permanent residents applying for Canadian citizenship.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗ · verified 2026-04-19