If you renounce your Canadian citizenship, you lose all the rights and privileges of being a Canadian citizen and will have no status in Canada. This means that if you wish to return to Canada permanently, you will have to apply for a permanent resident visa. If you wish to return to Canada temporarily (to visit, work or study), you will have to apply for a temporary resident visa, if applicable.
Who is eligible to renounce their Canadian Citizenship?
- be a citizen of a country other than Canada.
- not live in Canada.
- be at least 18 years old.
- not be a threat to Canada’s security or part of a pattern of criminal activity.
- not be subject to revocation of citizenship proceedings.