Citizenship Test Overview
Lesson 1 of 14 in Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation · 25 minutes
Understand the Canadian citizenship test format, eligibility requirements, topics covered, and what to expect on test day. Learn how to prepare effectively using the official Discover Canada study guide.
What you'll learn
- Understand the citizenship test format (20 questions, 45 min, 75% to pass)
- Know the topics covered on the test
- Learn about study materials and what to expect on test day
- Understand eligibility requirements for citizenship
From the lesson
Who Can Apply for Canadian Citizenship?
To become a Canadian citizen, you must: - Be a permanent resident (PR) of Canada - Have lived in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) out of the last 5 years before your application - Have filed your taxes for at least 3 years during the 5-year period - Demonstrate adequate English or French (CLB 4+ in speaking and listening) if you are between 18 and 54 years old - Pass the citizenship test (if you are between 18 and 54) - Not have any criminal prohibitions
Test Format
The citizenship test is a written test with multiple choice and true/false questions. There are 20 questions and you have 45 minutes to complete it. You need to score at least 15 out…