PLEASE NOTE: We would like to inform you that as of February 1, 2012 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has stopped issuing citizenship certificates in the familiar form of a photo ID card. Instead, certificates are now issued on a double-sided, letter sized paper, with the Coat of Arms of Canada on the front, and a barcode on the back.
Both the old citizenship cards and the new citizenship certificates are valid for use as proof of citizenship and you can use either to apply for Canadian passports and your other benefits of Canadian Citizenship. Though the form of the citizenship certificate has changed, the application process has not changed. You can still apply the same way as before and you do not need to worry if you submitted an application before the change but have not yet received your certificate."
The following instructions are for Canadian Citizens who had a citizenship card
that got lost, stolen, destroyed or needs to be updated. If you are a Canadian
citizen and you have never had a citizenship card or certificate before, please
follow our instructions on how to apply for your
first citizenship card
.
More information:
What is the Canadian Citizenship Card?
The Canadian Citizenship Card is a wallet-size identity document issued by the Government
of Canada to Canadian citizens to prove their citizenship status. This document
will be required when you apply for your
Canadian
passport
, when you vote in federal or provincial elections, when you apply for certain government
jobs, or when you apply for a provincial health card or
social insurance card
.
If you are residing outside Canada and you do not have a Citizenship Card or Canadian
passport to return to Canada, you will need to obtain your Citizenship Card before
you can apply for a Canadian passport or use your Citizenship Card within North
America to return to Canada before Dec 31, 2006.
Immigroup provides assistance to clients who wish to obtain their Citizenship Card.
To be eligible for a Canadian Citizenships Card, you must be a Canadian citizen.
If you are not a Canadian citizen but you wish to become one please
read
here
.
Urgent Cases to Obtain a Canadian Citizenship Card
Quickly
Our company assists clients who need to obtain their Citizenship Cards on an urgent
basis. In order for a government official to recognize the urgency of your case,
the reasons must be compelling and therefore if you need to travel right away or
need your Canadian Citizenship Card for other reasons, it is recommended that you
speak to one of Immigroup's representatives with respect to the urgency of your
case.
Finally, a certified immigration consultant from our company will be your representative
from beginning to end and we will deal with the government on your behalf.
What are the issues we can help you with?
- Request for urgency processing of your Canadian Citizenship Card.
- Name change or date of birth issues.
- Lack of sufficient documents to apply for your Citizenship Card.
- You are a dual citizen and the Embassy of your other nationality will not
provide your passport before obtaining your Canadian Citizenship Card first.
- Your application has been returned back to you by the processing centre.
- You need to check the status of your Citizenship Card application.
- You have already submitted your Canadian Citizenship Card application to
Citizenship and Immigration Canada but your situation has now changed to urgent
and you need your card as quickly as possible.
You have already submitted your Canadian Citizenship Card application to
Citizenship and Immigration Canada but your situation has now changed to urgent
and you need your card as quickly as possible.
Service Options
A. Routine Processing of Canadian Citizenship
Card Applications.
- Step 1: Download the Canadian Citizenship Card application.
- Step 2: Complete the forms. All instructions are available in the application
package.
- Step 3: Fax us the forms. Our fax number is 416-640-2650. We will contact
you to confirm everything is in order.
- Step 4: Courier your package to Immigroup. We will contact you when
we receive your package.
- Step 5: We will call you when your Citizenship Card has arrived at
our office.
B. Urgency Processing of Canadian Citizenship Card
Applications
- Step 1: Download the Canadian Citizenship Card application.
- Step 2: Complete the forms. All instructions are available in the application
package.
- Step 3: Fax us the forms. Our fax number is 416-640-2650. We will contact
you to confirm everything is in order.
- Step 4: Courier your package to Immigroup. We will contact you when
we receive your package.
- Step 5: Contact us in 15-20 business days to check the status of your
application.
- Step 6: We will call you when your Citizenship Card has arrived at
our office.
What Documents Do I Need to Send With My
Application?
Depending on your current situation, certain documents may be required. Please
see below for a number of scenarios and the supporting documents needed.
1) If you possess a certificate of registration of birth abroad (RBA), a
Canadian citizenship card, or are applying for a replacement certificate, the
documents you must attach to your application are:
- All original, or certified photocopies of citizenship certificate(s) and any
pink transmission copies
- Two forms of personal identification
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
2) If you were a British subject living in Canada for 20 years prior to 1947,
you must attach:
- a birth certificate from the country you were originally born in
- Two forms of personal identification
- If you are a woman married before 1947, you must specify your spouses
nationality at the time of marriage
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
3) If you were born in Canada, but do not have a Canadian citizenship card, you
must attach:
- A birth certificate supplied from the province or territory
- Two forms of personal identification
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
4) If you were a British subject who is living as a permanent resident of Canada
for at least 5 years, but less than 20 years, before 1947, you must attach:
- a birth certificate from the country you were originally born in
- a document of admission into Canada as a permanent resident (this can include
your British passport or immigration document if it includes an original
admission or entry stamp)
- Two forms of personal identification
- If you are a woman married before 1947, you must specify your spouses
nationality at the time of marriage
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
5) If you were born to a parent who holds citizenship in Canada, but was not
born in Canada before January 1, 1947, you must include:
- A birth certificate which holds a record of your parents names (this must be
issued by the country of birth)
- Valid proof of the citizenship of your natural father (or mother, if they were
not married at the time of your birth) at the time of your birth
- The marriage certificate of your parents
- Two forms of personal identification
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
6) If you are a woman whose spouse was Canadian, and entered as a permanent
resident of Canada before 1947, you must include:
- a birth certificate from the country you were originally born in
- the marriage certificate between you and your spouse
- valid proof that your spouse was a Canadian citizen at the time of your marriage
- a document of admission into Canada as a permanent resident (this can include
your British passport or immigration document if it includes an original
admission or entry stamp)
- Two forms of personal identification
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
7) If you were born to a parent who holds citizenship in Canada, but you were
not born in Canada on/or after February 15, 1977, you must include:
- A birth certificate which holds a record of your parents names (this must be
issued by the country of birth)
- Valid evidence that one of your parents held Canadian citizenship status at the
time of your birth (this can include a citizenship certificate/card, or a birth
certificate issued by the Canadian province or territory)
- Two forms of personal identification
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
8) If you are a Canadian-born or British subject woman, whose British subject
status upon or during marriage prior to 1947 was revoked, you must include:
- a birth certificate from the country you were originally born in
- the marriage certificate between you and your spouse
- valid proof of your spouse’s nationality at the time of your marriage or your
spouse’s birth certificate issued by another country
- Two forms of personal identification
- Any other documents, which can include a marriage document, divorce decree, or a
birth certificate
How Do I Fill Out My Canadian Citizenship
Card Application?
In order for your Canadian citizenship card application to be processed quickly,
please answer all the questions in the spaces provided on your application.
Should you require additional space, please attach a sheet of paper citing the
corresponding question you are answering. If a question or section is not
applicable to your situation, please respond with N/A. Also, any information
included in the Canadian citizenship card application which is incorrect or
false, you may be charged with a criminal offence which can lead to prosecution
in a court of law.
Canadian Citizenship Card FAQs
What Can Be Used as Personal Identification?
Pieces of identification can be used to validate the person applying for a
citizenship certificate /and or Canadian citizenship card. Forms of personal
identification can include, but are not limited to, a valid driver’s license,
health insurance card, or even a passport with accompanying information and
photo.
Do I have to send the original document with my citizenship application?
Original documents may not be returned to you if send it attached to your
application. For that reason, you should send a clear and certified photocopy of
the document.
What if my documents are not in English?
If the documents you are sending with your application are not in English, you
must provide a translation and an official declaration from the person who
translated the document. Translations provided by family members are not
sufficient.
What kind of Photograph do I need to send?
Two photos of the applicant, taken within the last 12 months, must also be
provided with the citizenship certificate application. Applicants can use the
form CIT 0021 to show to the photographer to ensure that the correct size of
photo is issued. Also make sure that the photo is dated and identified by the
photographer. Additionally, please be advised not to wear a head covering in the
photo, unless you wear them for your religion.
Please remember to sign your photographs before you mail them with your
citizenship card application. All applicants 14 years of age and over must sign
within the white signature strip below each photo in blue or black ink. The
signature must fit entirely within the white signature strip at the bottom of
the photographs. Photographs will be returned if signature extends outside the
white strip! Children aged 13 or under must leave the signature strip blank,
however the parents of the child must print the childs name on the back.
Please do not attach the photos to the citizenship certificate application in
any way, rather place the photos in a small envelope with the application
separately.
Why Can’t I Use Certain Certificates from Quebec as proof of Canadian
Citizenship?
Government of Quebec issued certificates (baptismal, birth, and marriage) prior
to January 1, 1994 are no longer valid proof for Canadian citizenship. This rule
applies to any applications for a replacement of Canadian citizenship
certificates or cards, as well as applications for a Canadian citizenship. New
documentation from the Government of Quebec will be required for yourself, and
applicable family members (spouse and/or children) to certify your citizenship.
What if I Send More Than One Application?
If you are sending multiple Canadian citizenship card applications at the same
time, please only send one receipt with the payment for all applications you
wish to submit. In order for these applications to be processed together, please
mail the receipt and applications together in one envelope.
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