Application to renounce Canadian citizenship (for certain persons who acquired citizenship on April 17, 2009) (R7.1)

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This application includes the following items:

• Document Checklist [Form CIT 0501]  (PDF, 131 KB)
• Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship (R7.1) [Form CIT 0496]  (PDF, 204 KB)
• Citizenship Photo Specifications
• Instruction Guide [CIT 0496]

This application is for a person who automatically acquired Canadian citizenship on April 17, 2009, due to an amendment to the Citizenship Act and who wishes to renounce it under section 7.1 of the Citizenship Regulations.

• Read your instruction guide and download your application forms.
• Complete, sign and date your application forms.
• Mail your fully completed application to the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.