Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship Under Subsection 9(1)

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This application includes the following items:

• Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship [Form CIT 0302]  (PDF, 33 KB)
• Citizenship Photo Specifications
• 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.
• Instruction Guide [CIT 0302]

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.

• 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.