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CIT 0003 Application for Canadian Citizenship — Minors (under 18)

Apply for Canadian citizenship for a child under 18 (separate from adult grant).

Always download the current version from canada.ca — outdated forms can cause refusal.

Download CIT 0003 on canada.ca ↗

Who fills this form

Parents/guardians of permanent-resident minors.

Citizenship Application — Minor Grant

Sections of CIT 0003

  1. Child's Information
  2. Parent / Guardian Information
  3. Custody Documents (if separated parents)
  4. Photos

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing this with CIT 0001 (proof of citizenship for those born to Canadian parents abroad).

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