Application to resume Canadian citizenship under subsection 11(1) (CIT 0301)
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Overview
This application is for a person who was previously a Canadian citizen, other than a person whose citizenship was revoked, and who wishes to resume citizenship under subsection 11(1) of the Citizenship Act. Do not use this application if you automatically acquired citizenship under amendments to the Citizenship Act that took effect April 17, 2009 or June 11, 2015.
Note: You are not eligible to resume Canadian citizenship under either subsection 11(1) if:
- you lost British subject status prior to January 1, 1947 (or prior to April 1, 1949 in the case of a person born or naturalized in Newfoundland and Labrador) because you made a declaration of alienage, had your British subject status revoked or ceased to be a British subject as a consequence of the revocation of another person’s status as a British subject;
or
- you had your Canadian citizenship revoked.
In such cases, you must apply for Canadian citizenship using the Application for Canadian citizenship - Adults (CIT 0002), where you can obtain the instruction guide and forms.
You could lose your present nationality or citizenship if you resume your Canadian citizenship. You should ask the government authorities of the country of your present nationality if your status will be affected.
Note: Are you already a Canadian citizen? On April 17, 2009 and June 11, 2015, the rules for Canadian citizenship changed and restored citizenship to many individuals who had lost it due to former legislation. Citizenship was not restored, however, to people who renounced their citizenship as adults with the Canadian government. For more information, visit Changes to citizenship rules or call the CIC Call Centre.
Before you apply
Read the instructions carefully. They contain important information. Be sure you are eligible the day before you sign and date your application. There is no refund of the processing fee.
Who can apply to resume their Canadian citizenship?
To qualify to resume your Canadian citizenship you must:
- have been a Canadian citizen;
- have lost your Canadian citizenship by means other than revocation;
- not be under a removal order (asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada);
- have become a permanent resident of Canada after the loss of your Canadian citizenship;
- not have any unfulfilled immigration conditions linked to your permanent resident status;
- have been physically present in Canada as a permanent resident for at least 365 days during the two (2) years immediately before you apply;
- have met any applicable requirement under the Income Tax Act to file income taxes for the taxation year immediately before the year in which you are applying for citizenship; and
- not be subject to any prohibition under the Citizenship Act (see Section 9 of the application).
What you must send with your application
Documents
If this is your first citizenship application you must send original or certified true copies of all your documents. If the documents you are submitting are certified true copies, an authorized person must swear or affirm that the copies are true copies of the originals. An authorized person can be a commissioner of oaths, a notary public or a justice of the peace.
If you have made a citizenship application in the past, you may send a clear and legible photocopy of your documents.
You must send:
- proof that you were once a Canadian citizen (for example, a birth certificate or a Canadian citizenship certificate);
- proof that you ceased to be a Canadian citizen (for example, a foreign naturalization certificate or a written notification issued by the Canadian Citizenship authorities advising that you are no longer a Canadian citizen);
- Canadian immigration record (either your Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292, IMM 5688 or IMM 5509) and both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (PRC) if you have one;
- at least two (2) pieces of personal identification, one of which must have your photo, such as a driver’s licence or a health insurance card;
- other documents, such as your marriage certificate and/or legal change of name certificate (if applicable).
Optional:
Translation of documents
You must include the following along with any document that is not in English or French:
- the English or French translation; and
- an affidavit from the person who completed the translation (if they are not a certified translator).
Translations may be done by:
- a person who is fluent in both languages (English or French, and the unofficial language); or
- a Canadian certified translator (a member in good standing of a provincial or territorial organization of translators and interpreters in Canada).
If the translation isn’t done by a Canadian certified translator, the person who completed the translation must provide an affidavit swearing to their language proficiency and the accuracy of the translation.
The affidavit must be sworn in the presence of:
In Canada:
Authority to certify varies by province and territory. Consult your local provincial or territorial authorities.
Outside of Canada:
- a notary public
Authority to administer oaths varies by country. Consult your local authorities.
Important information: Translations must not be done by the applicants themselves nor by members of the applicant’s family. This includes a parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, grandparent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew and first cousin.
Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a person authorized to administer oaths in the country where the translator is living, that the contents of their translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document. Translators who are certified in Canada don’t need to supply an affidavit.
Name change
Consult the information below to determine the documents that are to be included with your application.
If you have legally changed your name within Canada
Then you must submit a copy of the change of name document issued by a Canadian province or territory, or by the appropriate foreign-state authority. The document must show both your previous and amended names.
The following documents are accepted:
- Legal change of name document
- Court order specifying name change
- Adoption order
The following documents are accepted for changes to family name only:
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Registration or declaration of union issued by civil authorities
- Revocation of declaration or annulment of union issued by civil authorities
- Registration for common-law relationship, in provinces that permit changes of name for common-law relationships under their provincial/territorial law
If you have legally changed your name outside Canada and are residing in Canada
Then you must provide a copy of the following documents:
- A foreign passport or other national authoritative documentation amended to reflect the new name;
- A document that links your previous name to your new name, such as a foreign marriage certificate (with an official translation); and
- A document in the new name from Canadian provinces or territories (ex. driver's licence, health card, age of majority card, senior citizen’s identification card, or social service card)
If you have legally changed your name outside Canada and are residing outside Canada
Then you must provide a copy of the following documents:
- a foreign passport or other national authoritative documentation amended to reflect the new name;
- a document that links your previous name to your new name, such as a foreign marriage certificate (with an official translation) or other foreign legal change of name document issued by foreign authorities; and
- an authoritative national or state/province (or equivalent) issued photo identification document issued in the country or state/province in which you reside that displays the new name, such as:
- a foreign passport or other travel documents, if you are a dual citizen;
- a state/provincial (or equivalent) identification card.
If you have applied and obtained an amendment to your Record of Landing, or Confirmation of Permanent Residence due to errors made by Canadian immigration officials when recording your name, then you must submit a copy of the amendment or a letter confirming the change of name.
Important information: Once processing of your application has begun a name change can only be made due to an administrative error made by the Department, or a legal change of name.
Important information: You cannot request a change of an adopted person’s name after Part 2 of the application has been submitted.
If satisfactory documentation is not provided with the application to support the request for a change of name, the name that appears on the citizenship certificate will be the name listed on the adoption order.
Gender change
If you need to change the gender on your citizenship certificate or would like to use a different gender than the one on your immigration document, complete and submit the Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier (IRM 0002) (opens in new tab) with your application.
Documents issued in Quebec
The following documents issued in Quebec before January 1, 1994 are not acceptable documents in support of an application for a citizenship certificate.
- baptismal certificates;
- birth certificates; and
- marriage certificates.
For more information. If you are currently in possession of one of these certificates you must obtain a new document by contacting the office of the Directeur de l’état civil du Québec
Citizenship photos
- include two (2) identical citizenship photos
- print the Citizenship Photo Specifications page and take it to a photographer to make sure you get the correct size photo
- don't staple, glue or otherwise attach the photo directly to the application
Your application will be returned if you do not include two (2) photos that meet the citizenship photo specifications.
Citizenship fees
Your fees
Use the table below to calculate the total amount of fees to be paid. Fees must be included with this application.
| Application (per person) | $CAN |
|---|---|
| Resume your citizenship Adult (18 and over) |
$530 |
| Resume your citizenship Minor (under 18) |
$100 |
Explanation of fees and refunds
This section describes the fees that are required and if they are refundable. All payment must be made in Canadian funds.
Processing Fee
Amount: $530 for each adult applicant and $100 for each minor
Non-refundable once processing has begun, regardless of the final decision.
Payment Issues
No fee included or insufficient fees
If you do not pay the full fees for your application(s) we will return your application(s). We will only start processing your application after you return it with the correct fees.
For immigration applications, see section 10 of the IRPR and for citizenship applications, see section 13 of the Citizenship Act for more information.
Overpayment
If you pay more than the fees needed for your application(s) we will start processing your application, and send you a refund as soon as possible.
Note: You don’t have to ask for a refund. It will be done automatically.
Note: If you’re eligible for a refund, we will issue the refund to the person indicated on the Payer Information section of the receipt (if a receipt is attached to a paper application or uploaded as part of an online application). If you paid directly within an online application (no receipt attached), or if there is no name indicated on the receipt, we will send the refund to the applicant.
Only online payments are accepted in Canada. If any other forms of payment are received, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will return your application.
How to pay the fees for your application
To pay your fees for your application you’ll need:
- a valid e-mail address;
- access to a printer (you’ll need to print the receipt), and
- a credit card, Debit MasterCard® or Visa® Debit card.
Visit the link below and follow these instructions to pay:
- Go to Online Payment.
- Follow the online instructions.
- At the end, click on the button to print the IRCC official receipt with barcode. Print two copies.
- Attach a copy of this receipt to your completed application.
- Keep the second copy of the receipt for your records.
Do not exit without printing the receipt! The printed receipt is your proof of payment!
How to complete your application
If you are applying for resumption of citizenship under subsection 11(1), before completing the application to resume Canadian citizenship, calculate your physical presence time to determine whether you qualify to apply now. You must be a permanent resident residing in Canada for at least 365 days during the two (2) years immediately before the date you sign your application. Time spent on probation, on parole, or in prison during this year may not qualify as physical presence time. If you have questions about your physical presence, contact the Call Centre.
Follow the instructions carefully. An application will not be accepted for processing if all of the necessary documents have not been submitted. If you need more space to answer any questions use an extra sheet of paper and indicate the number and/or letter of the question you are answering.
Warning: The information you provide on your application and supporting documents may be subject to verification. Throughout the application process, if you or someone on your behalf provides any misleading or fraudulent information, or withhold any information that could cause an error in the administration of the Citizenship Act, you could be charged with an offence under the Citizenship Act, your application to resume citizenship could be refused, and you could be prohibited from reapplying for citizenship for five (5) years.
Follow the instructions
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Application to Resume Canadian Citizenship (CIT 0301)
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Where to send your application
Track your application
If you’re submitting a paper application, we recommend you use a postal or courier service with tracking so you have proof your application was delivered.
On the envelope to mail your application, print:
(Your name)
(Your Address)
(Your Postal Code)
Case Processing Centre - Sydney
Resumption
P.O. Box 10000
SYDNEY, NS B1P 7C1
If you are sending more than one application (for example, applications for family members), you may send one receipt to cover all applications. Mail the receipt and all applications together in one envelope so that they will be processed together.
What happens next
Once your application is received at the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, it will be reviewed and processing will begin.
Some applications may encounter delays and require more time for processing. In these cases, you will be contacted for more information, or asked to supply additional documents. You may be asked to appear in person before a citizenship officer and/or judge.
If you meet the requirements to resume citizenship and you are in Canada, your local citizenship office will let you know when and where to go to take the oath of citizenship before a citizenship judge. If you meet the requirements to resume citizenship and you are outside Canada, CIC will let you know when and where to go to take the oath of citizenship before a foreign service officer. If you would like to take the oath in Canada, please let CIC know.
After you take the oath, you will receive your citizenship certificate.
Checking application status on line
You can check the status of your application on-line by doing the following:
- Go to Check application status on the CIC website.
- Follow the instructions provided.
Note: Your application status will only appear on-line once the application is received and the initial review by CIC is completed.
To obtain details on how to remove your application status information from the Internet, visit the Help Centre section.
If you reside in Canada:
You may Contact Us for more information.
For more information
Current processing times
You can check current processing times on the Application processing times webpage.
Protecting your information
Your personal information:
- is available to CIC and CBSA employees who need to see it in order to provide the services to you,
- may be shared, with your consent, with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for the purposes of validating your tax filing and residence information, and
- is not disclosed to anyone else except as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy Act and Citizenship Regulations.
Note: The legal authority for CIC to collect income tax information, including filing history and the Social Insurance Number (SIN) is provided for in subsection 11(1) of the Citizenship Act, section 26.6 of the Citizenship Regulations and paragraph 12(1)(e) of the Citizenship Regulations, No 2. The CRA’s legal authority to disclose income tax information including filing history upon applicant consent is provided for in paragraph 241(5)(b) of the Income Tax Act. Income tax information including filing history provided by the CRA to CIC may be used to verify a citizenship applicant’s income tax information including filing history for the purpose of assessing their citizenship application against the tax filing and physical presence requirements of paragraph 11(1)(d) of the Citizenship Act. CIC may, on occasion, send information pertaining to a citizenship application to the CRA in respect of any relevant information related to any discrepancies between the information obtained from the applicant and that provided by the CRA if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the discrepancy is a result of false representation, fraud or concealment of material circumstances made in the course of an application, as well as any personal information, including the SIN, of an applicant that the CRA is authorized to collect for the purpose of the administration of the Income Tax Act. CIC will not use this information for any other purpose or share it with any other third party.
For more information. You can obtain additional information on the protection of your data by visiting the Help Centre on our website.
Important information
Updating your contact information
While your application is in process, you must tell us if you change your address, e-mail address, or telephone number. Use the Change your address tool to give us your new contact information.
Quality Assurance Program
Our quality assurance program randomly chooses applications for a special review. If chosen, we will ask you to attend an interview with an IRCC official to:
- verify that the documentation and any other information you submitted is accurate,
- verify that your application has been completed properly.
Note: We will notify you in writing if your application is chosen.
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