Click here to download the Canadian citizenship checklist.

How to save and open the following forms (Farsi):

Documents:

Submit the following documents with your application:

• the original printout of your Online Physical Presence Calculation or form CIT 0407 (PDF, 1.8 MB)

• colour photocopy of all pages (valid or expired) of your passport(s) or travel document(s) during your (5) year eligibility period, including the biographical page which includes: name, photo, date and place of birth, passport/travel document number, issue date and expiration date.

  • If you do not have these documents or there is missing time between the validity dates of the travel documents, provide an explanation in question 14 on the application form.

• photocopies of two (2) pieces of personal identification.
  Examples of identification you can use include:

  • a copy of the biographical page of your passport/travel document (as requested above and also can be one (1) of your pieces of personal identification)

  • permanent resident card (PR card)

    • A PR card may only be used as personal identification if your second piece of personal identification was issued by the Canadian government.

  • driver’s licence

  • health insurance card

  • senior citizen identification card

  • age of majority card

  • foreign identity documents, such as a passport or government issued identification documents

• Note: If there is information on both sides of the identification document, photocopy both sides.

• If you are 18 to 54 years old:

  • Photocopies of your proof of English or French language ability.
    Examples of the types of language evidence that can be submitted include:

    • results of a third-party language test

    • diploma, certificate or transcripts from a secondary or post-secondary education program in Canada or abroad, where the language of study was English or French

    • proof that you have reached the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher through a government-funded language training programs

  • For more information visit “What documents can I use to prove that I meet the citizenship language requirement?”
    OR

    • If you are 18-54 years of age and unable to demonstrate that you have the necessary English or French language ability due to a medical condition, you must submit a supporting evidence with your application. Please provide photocopies of one of the following:

      • An audiogram and an attestation issued by a Canadian audiologist if you are hearing impaired

      • Evidence from a medical practitioner in Canada if you have a disorder, disability or condition that is cognitive, psychiatric or physiological in nature

• Two (2) identical citizenship photos

• The application fee receipt of $630.00 per adult paid online

• The Document Checklist [CIT 0007] (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Forms:

The following are the forms that must be filled out and submitted (Some of the following forms can only be opened with Acrobat PDF Reader):

The application package includes an instruction guide and all the forms you need to fill out.

The application package includes:

1. Application for Canadian Citizenship – Adults [CIT 0002] (PDF, 379 KB)

2. Document Checklist [CIT 0007] (PDF, 1.1 MB)

If required:

3. Application for Canadian Citizenship - Minors [CIT 0003] (PDF, 2.32 MB) (This application form is for minors (under 18) who are permanent residents of Canada who want to apply for Canadian citizenship.)
    4. Document Checklist [CIT 0008] (PDF, 314.35 KB) This checklist is for minors (under 18) who are permanent residents of Canada who want to apply for Canadian citizenship.)

5. Residence Outside Canada [CIT 0177] (PDF, 1.5 MB)

6. Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 138 KB)

7. Request to Correct a Date of Birth for Citizenship [CIT 0464] (PDF, 1.8 MB)

8. Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Be complete and accurate

Complete all sections. If a section does not apply to you, leave the blank. Do not enter “*”, “Not applicable” or “NA”.

How to fill out citizenship application forms in Farsi:

برای پرکردن فرم ها به زبان فارسی ویدیوهای زیر را که بر اساس قسمت های متفاوت فرم هست ببینید.

Pay the fees

You must pay your fees online (opens in a new tab). If you have forgotten your password for the online payment system, you can reset it.

The fee is $630 for each applicant 18 years of age and older applying for Canadian citizenship.

Calculating your fees

If more than one member of your family is applying for Canadian citizenship pay the fees all together.

Use this table to calculate the total amount of fees to be paid. After you pay, print the receipt and include it with your application.

Application

Adult (18 and over) $CAN

Processing fee ($530) and right of citizenship fee ($100)       $630

Minor (under 18)

Processing fee ($100)       $100

Mail the application

Where to mail the application

Regular Mail 

Case Processing Centre-Sydney

P.O. Box 7000

SYDNEY, NS

B1P 6V6 

Courier Address 

Case Processing Centre-Sydney

47-49 Dorchester Street

Sydney, Nova Scotia

B1P 5Z2