Resume citizenship
If you are a former Canadian citizen and willingly gave up your Canadian citizenship, and now want to become a citizen again, you must apply to resume your citizenship.
Determine your eligibility
Find out if you are eligible to resume your Canadian citizenship. You must meet certain requirements.
Apply
Follow the steps to apply to resume your citizenship.
Check processing times
Find out how long it will take CIC to process your application.
After you apply: get next steps
Learn what you should do after you apply to resume your Canadian citizenship.
Related links
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