Online citizenship applications

Date Announced:

August 11, 2021

Overview:

Today, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched a new website tool that allows citizenship applications to be submitted online. As of August 11, 2021, IRCC has opened its online application to all applicants age 18 and over who
* are applying as an individual (not as a family)
* do not have a representative
* are not declaring residence outside Canada as a crown servant or with
a crown servant family member
Later this year, we will open the online application to
* families (groups)
* minors under 18 years of age
In 2022, the online application will open to
* representatives to apply on behalf of their clients
* clients who are declaring residence outside Canada as a crown
servant or with a crown servant family member

Departments and Agencies:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Digital infrastructure
  • Operations

    • Immigration Category:

    Permanent residents

    Keywords:

    citizenship; website tool

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/cit-grant-eapp.html

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