Citizenship Physical-Presence Calculator

Citizenship requires 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada within the 5 years before applying. Pre-PR days count as half (up to 365 days).

Application date (planned or today)Date you became a permanent resident (PR)Days physically in Canada BEFORE becoming PR (in last 5 years)

As a study/work permit holder, visitor, or protected person. Counts at half-credit, max 365.

Absences from Canada (since becoming PR)

No absences entered. Click "Add trip" for each time you left Canada since becoming PR.

Reference only. IRCC's official Physical Presence Calculator is at eservices.cic.gc.ca. Tax-filing requirement (3 of 5 years) and language requirement (CLB 4) are separate.

Related: Canadian citizenship guide.