There are various eligibility criteria that an individual must meet in order to apply for Canadian Citizenship:
- Residency. You must be physically present at least 1,095 days within the last 5 years before your application.
- Income Tax Act. You must have filed income taxes for at least three of the last five years you have been a permanent resident.
- Language. You must submit proof of being proficient in one of the official languages of Canada: French or English, unless you are younger than 18 or older than 54.
- Knowledge. You must pass an oral and written test on Canada’s history, government, geography, and citizenship rights and responsibilities in English or French, unless you are under 18 or older than 54.
- The filing fee for each adult who is 18 or older is $630 and $100 for child application.