Citizenship is the most paperwork-light of the major IRCC pathways once you qualify — but the eligibility math (the 1,095-day physical-presence rule across a rolling 5-year window), the test (20 questions, 30 minutes, 75% pass), and the oath-day logistics all reward a candidate who has done the planning. This Standard kit walks the entire application end-to-end, runs you through the test material the way the IRCC examiner does, and flags the post-oath steps (passport, proof of citizenship for kids, name change at provincial registry) that most guides skip.
The 1,095-day physical-presence rule, the CIT 0002 application, the 20-question test, the oath ceremony, and the post-oath sequence — one Standard kit that takes a permanent resident from eligibility check to passport application without the back-and-forth of cobbling guidance from scattered IRCC pages.
What you'll be able to do after reading it
Confirm eligibility before you pay.
The 1,095-day physical-presence calculation across the rolling 5-year window, with the calendar tool to check it against your actual entry/exit history.
Build the application file IRCC accepts.
Step-by-step on form CIT 0002 + supporting documents, with the photo and translation specs that catch most applicants.
Pass the citizenship test on first attempt.
Practice questions across all six Discover Canada chapters, plus the rhythms IRCC favours when phrasing questions about provinces, history, and government structure.
Plan the oath ceremony and what comes after.
Virtual vs in-person oath options, what to bring, name-change paperwork timing, and how to get a Canadian passport the week your certificate arrives.
The citizenship test isn't hard — it's just specific. Applicants who study the wrong material spend three weeks worrying about the wrong things. The actual material is in one PDF, the questions follow predictable shapes, and the pass mark is 15 of 20. — Editor's note, ehCanadaVisa
Why this saves you time
A licensed immigration consultant bills $150–$400 per hour for the kind of scope-setting, document-planning, and template work this kit captures on paper. This isn't a replacement for a lawyer on a genuinely complex case — it's a replacement for the three or four orientation consultations most people use just to get pointed in the right direction.
What you get
Free IRCC pages
This Action Kit
Decision tree across pathways
— scattered across many pages
✓ One workflow
Worked sample submission
— not provided
✓ Field-by-field
Prioritized document checklist
— partial lists per form
✓ Cross-pathway
Response templates (renewal, RFI)
— none
✓ Included
Updated when IRCC changes
— you have to track it
✓ Lifetime
Frequently asked questions
How much does the citizenship application cost?
Adult application: CAD 530 processing fee + CAD 123 right-of-citizenship fee = CAD 653 total. Minor (under 18): CAD 100 (no right-of-citizenship fee). The right-of-citizenship fee is refundable if the application is refused.
How is the 1,095-day rule actually counted?
You need 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada during the 5 years immediately before the date you sign your application. PR-status days count as 1 day each; pre-PR days inside Canada (study permit, work permit, visitor) count as half-days, capped at 365 days. The kit has the calendar tool that does the math.
What is on the citizenship test?
20 multiple-choice questions, 30-minute time limit, 75% pass mark (15 of 20). Material is from the Discover Canada study guide — government structure, provinces, key dates, rights and responsibilities, symbols. The kit has practice questions across all six chapters.
What if I fail the test?
IRCC offers one rewrite, usually 4–8 weeks after the first attempt. If you fail the rewrite, you may be invited to a hearing with a citizenship judge. The kit has the prep approach for both outcomes.
Can I apply for my children at the same time?
Yes — minors apply on form CIT 0003 (different from CIT 0002 for adults). The application can be submitted as a family package; processing times are typically aligned. The kit has the family-application sequencing.
How long until I take the oath?
IRCC published service standard for citizenship grant applications is currently a moving target — most applicants see 12–24 months from filing to oath. The kit has the current published estimate and the milestones along the way (test invite, decision, oath scheduling).
Is there an expedited or "urgent" track?
IRCC will expedite in narrow circumstances (medical emergency, employment loss tied to citizenship status, etc.). The kit has the IRCC criteria and the form template for an urgent-processing request.
What happens if IRCC changes the rules after I buy?
You have lifetime re-download access. When IRCC makes a material change, we update the kit (usually within a week) and you get the new version at no cost.
Is this legal advice?
No. ehCanadaVisa is an independent information resource. This guide provides information and templates, not legal advice, and we are not a law firm or licensed immigration practice. Always verify current requirements at
canada.ca and consult a licensed professional for your specific situation.
