Resumption of Citizenship

The Canadian Citizenship Act states that resumption applicants are required to have been physically present in Canada for a minimum of 365 days during the two years immediately prior to the date of their application.

Residence/physical presence is calculated based on when the individual’s application was received by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). How residence/physical presence is calculated.

The purpose of the residence/physical presence requirement is to ensure that an individual applying for Canadian citizenship has in fact had enough time to integrate into Canadian society before they apply. You may view additional information relating to the resumption of citizenship by visiting the federal government site.

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