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CIT 0002 — Application for Canadian Citizenship — Adults

Apply to become a Canadian citizen through naturalization (grant of citizenship for adults 18+).

Always download the current version from canada.ca — outdated forms can cause refusal.

Download CIT 0002 on canada.ca ↗

Who fills this form

Permanent residents who meet the 1,095-days physical-presence + language + tax-filing requirements.

Citizenship Application — Adult Grant

Sections of CIT 0002

  1. Personal Information
  2. Languages
  3. Physical Presence Calculation
  4. Tax Filing History
  5. Prohibitions Declaration

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Miscounting physical-presence days (use the IRCC online calculator).
  • Failing to file taxes for 3 of the 5 years if required.
  • Forgetting the language proof for applicants 18-54.

Other IRCC forms

IMM 0008 Generic Application Form for CanadaIMM 5669 Schedule A — Background / DeclarationIMM 5406 Additional Family InformationIMM 1294 Application for Study Permit Outside CanadaIMM 1295 Application for Work Permit Outside CanadaIMM 5710 Application to Change Conditions / Extend My Stay (Worker)IMM 5257 Application for Visitor Visa (TRV)IMM 5444 Application for a Permanent Resident Card