Canada — citizenship
Canada — Canadian Citizenship (naturalization)
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Canadian citizenship (naturalization) is granted after you've already held permanent residence and built up enough real time living in Canada — it isn't a points test or an employer-driven process. The two pillars are physical presence (you must have actually been in the country, not just held status) and, for most working-age adults, demonstrated language ability plus a citizenship knowledge test. It's the last step after a PR pathway like Express Entry, not a standalone route someone applies for directly.
Cost: Roughly CAD $653 for an adult (as of a March 2026 fee update — processing, right-of-citizenship, and admin fees combined); $100 for a minor. Confirm the current figure on the official fee page.
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