Renouncing Citizenship

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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.
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