Processing Times: Renunciation of Canadian Citizenship

The table below shows the time required to process routine renunciation of Canadian citizenship applications. Processing times are based on how long it took to process 80 percent of all cases between October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.

Note: The stated processing time does not include 3-4 months that is needed for missions outside Canada to prepare and send your application for processing in Canada.

For more information: If it has been longer than the time shown above since you applied, you may contact the office where you submitted your application.

Learn about:

• The citizenship renunciation process

What is a routine application?

An application is considered routine if:

• we receive all the necessary documents and the correct fees;
• you do not live in Canada;
• you are a citizen of a country other than Canada, or will become one if your application for renunciation is approved;
• you are not subject to any security prohibitions; and
• you do not need a hearing with a citizenship judge.