If you are thinking about applying for Canadian citizenship, there are some requirements you should know. For one thing, you must have adequate knowledge of the official languages of Canada. This includes English and French. In addition, you must list all addresses you have outside Canada, including your home address. You also need to list any addresses where you are currently studying or working.

You can pay for your application online. Once you pay, you will receive a receipt. You must include the receipt with your application. You must also submit two identical photographs. You can find the specifications for the photographs online. Supporting documents to prove your date of birth is correct. These documents must be certified copies of the original documents. You must also register your common-law relationship if it is valid in your province.

You must be 18 years of age to apply for Canadian citizenship. If you are younger, you must have a parent who is a Canadian citizen or who is applying for Canadian citizenship on your behalf. In addition, you must have resided in Canada for at least 1095 days over the past five years. This time period can be reduced if you were a temporary resident.

You can track the progress of your application online by using Canada's official website. During this time, you may also need to take photos or have your fingerprints taken. Then, you need to wait for your application to be processed. You can check the processing time online or request urgent processing if necessary.