Application to resume Canadian citizenship under subsection 11(1) (CIT 0301)

Overview

This application is for a person who was previously a Canadian citizen, other than a person whose citizenship was revoked under the former or current Act, and who wishes to resume citizenship under subsection 11(1) of the Citizenship Act.  Do not use this application if you automatically reacquired citizenship under amendments to the Citizenship Act that took effect April 17, 2009.

Note: You are not eligible to resume Canadian citizenship under either subsection 11(1) if:

• you would have had claim to Canadian citizenship on January 1, 1947, but you lost British subject status prior to that date other than by marriage and, therefore, were never a Canadian citizen;

or

• you had your Canadian citizenship revoked under the 1947 Canadian Citizenship Act or under the current Citizenship Act.

In such cases, you must apply for Canadian citizenship using the Application for Canadian citizenship - Adults (CIT 0002). You can obtain the application guide by visiting our website or by contacting the Call Centre.

You could lose your present nationality or citizenship if you resume your Canadian citizenship. You should ask the government authorities of the country of your present nationality if your status will be affected.

Note: Are you already a Canadian citizen? New rules on citizenship came into force on April 17, 2009, and restored citizenship to many individuals who have lost it due to former legislation. Citizenship was not restored, however, to people who renounced their citizenship as adults with the Canadian government. For more information, visit our website or contact the Call Center.

Before you apply

Read the instructions carefully. They contain important information. Be sure you are eligible the day before you sign and date your application. There is no refund of the processing fee.

Who can apply to resume their Canadian citizenship?

To qualify to resume your Canadian citizenship you must:

• have been a Canadian citizen;
• have lost your Canadian citizenship by means other than revocation;
• not be subject to any prohibition under the Citizenship Act (see Section 8 of the application);
• not be under a removal order (asked by Canadian officials to leave Canada);
• have become a permanent resident of Canada after the loss of your Canadian citizenship;
• have resided in Canada as a permanent resident for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the application.

What you must send with your application

Documents

If this is your first citizenship application you must send original or certified true copies of all your documents. If the documents you are submitting are certified true copies, an authorized person must swear or affirm that the copies are true copies of the originals. An authorized person can be a commissioner of oaths, a notary public or a justice of the peace.

If you have made a citizenship application in the past, you may send a clear and legible photocopy of your documents.

You must send:

• proof that you were once a Canadian citizen (for example, a birth certificate or a Canadian citizenship certificate);
• proof that you ceased to be a Canadian citizen (for example, a foreign naturalization certificate or a written notification issued by the Canadian Citizenship authorities advising that you are no longer a Canadian citizen);
• Canadian immigration record (either your Record of Landing (IMM 1000) or your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5509) and both sides of your Permanent Resident Card (PRC) if you have one.
• at least two (2) pieces of personal identification, one of which must have your photo, such as a driver’s licence or a health insurance card.
• other documents, such as your marriage certificate and/or legal change of name certificate (if applicable).

Translated documents

If supporting documents are not in English or French (for example, a marriage certificate issued in another country) you must supply a photocopy of each document, a translation and an affidavit from the person who completed the translation. Translations by family members are not acceptable.

Documents issued by the Quebec Government

Baptismal certificates, birth certificates, and marriage certificates issued by the government of Quebec before January 1, 1994, are no longer accepted. If you have one of these certificates, you must obtain a new document. This can be done by contacting the office of the Directeur de l’état civil du Québec by visiting their website at: www.etatcivil.gouv.qc.ca.

Note: Additional documents may be required during the processing of your application.

Failure to include the necessary documents (e.g., two (2) pieces of identification) will result in delays in processing your application.

Photos

Your photo will appear on your wallet-size citizenship certificate.

You must provide two (2) citizenship photos taken within the last 12 months. Take the Citizenship Photograph Specifications form (CIT 0021), included in this application guide, to the photographer to make sure you get the correct size photos. When you have your photos taken, do not wear a head covering unless you wear one because of your religion.

When you pick up the photos at the photographer’s, check to make sure the size of the photos is correct and ensure that the back of each photo is dated and identified by the photographer.

Signature on both application and photos

You must sign the application and photos. If your application is not signed and dated it will be returned to you. The signature on your application and your photos must match. Sign your name in black or blue ink, in the white signature area below each photo, in the same manner you would sign any other official document. Do not print. Do not staple, glue or otherwise attach the photos directly to the application.

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