Application for Canadian Citizenship - Adopted person

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This application includes the following items:

Part 1: Confirmation of Canadian citizenship of the adoptive parent(s)

• Document Checklist [Form CIT 0484]  (PDF, 36 KB)
• Confirmation of Canadian Citizenship of the Adoptive Parent(s) [Form CIT 0010]  (PDF, 167 KB)
• Instruction Guide [CIT 0009]

Part 2: Adoptee’s application

• Document Checklist [Form CIT 0485]  (PDF, 34 KB)
• Adoptee’s Application [Form CIT 0012]  (PDF, 492 KB)
• Citizenship Photo Specifications
• Canadian Citizenship Certificate Preparation Form [Form CIT 0480]  (PDF, 35 KB)
• Instruction Guide [CIT 0014]

Fees Receipt
You have two options to obtain a fees receipt:

1. Payment of fees on the Internet
   If you have PDF Reader software, a printer, and a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card, you can pay your fees online.
2. Payment of fees at a financial institution in Canada
   If you cannot or do not wish to pay online, you must obtain an original receipt form IMM 5401 in order to pay at a financial institution. This form is not available on the website because an original receipt with a unique serial number must be used. You may order an original receipt by mail.

This application is for persons applying for citizenship who were or will be adopted by a Canadian citizen.

The adopted person:

• was or will be adopted on or after January 1, 1947
• is not a Canadian citizen
• has at least one (1) parent who was a Canadian citizen at the time of the adoption
• includes minors, persons who were adopted as children and are now adults, and persons who were adopted as adults

• Read your instruction guide and download your application forms.
• Complete, sign and date your application forms.
• Pay the fees. The fee is not refundable. Check the Fee Schedule for Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Mail your fully completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.