Citizenship Eligibility Checker
Determine if you meet the 1,095-day physical presence requirement and other key IRCC criteria.
Your Residency Profile
Permanent Resident (PR) Status
Are you a permanent resident of Canada?
* Each day as a temporary resident (student/work permit) counts as 0.5 days, up to a maximum credit of 365 days.
Tax Filing Requirement
Have you filed your required annual income tax returns?
Eligibility Status
3-Year Rule: To apply for citizenship, you must be physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days out of the 5 years immediately preceding your application date.
Common Presence Calculation Mistakes
Avoid these common mistakes to prevent delays in your citizenship application.
Including travel outside Canada as physical presence
All vacations, business trips, or visits abroad must be subtracted from your physical residency count.
Ignoring personal income tax filing requirements
You must have filed personal income taxes in Canada for at least 3 out of the 5 years before applying for citizenship.
Miscalculating temporary resident credits
Days spent as a student, worker, or visitor only count as 0.5 days each, capped at a maximum total credit of 365 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days do I need to live in Canada to get citizenship?
- You must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years immediately before the date you sign your application.
- Does time spent in Canada as a temporary resident count?
- Yes, each day you spent in Canada as an authorized temporary resident (study permit, work permit, or visitor) counts as a half-day (0.5), up to a maximum credit of 365 days.
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