Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship Under Subsection 9(1)

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Document Checklist [CIT 0402] (PDF, 1.7MB)
Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship [CIT 0302] (PDF, 1.86MB)
Citizenship Photo Specifications
Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 648.31KB)
Instruction Guide [CIT 0302]

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Request form for a Change of Sex or Gender Identifier [IRM 0002] (PDF, 1.79 MB)

This application is for an adult Canadian citizen who wishes to renounce his or her Canadian citizenship. To renounce your Canadian citizenship you must prove you are a Canadian citizen. You must also prove that you are, or will become, a citizen of a country other than Canada, if this application to renounce is approved.

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