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How do I complete Apply for Canadian citizenship for a minor?

Choose the correct minor 5(2) or 5(1) citizenship process, organize parent/guardian, status, custody and identity evidence and complete the child’s application and final instructions. Start with the reviewed official source, follow the current actions and submit through your own government account.

Practical order

1. 1

   Use the current IRCC definitions to record whether the child applies under Minor 5(2), with a Canadian parent or applying parent, or Minor 5(1) and its different controls.

2. 2

   Prepare parent/guardian identity and status, birth/adoption relationship, custody orders, consent, name changes and any other decision-making authority required.

3. 3

   Prepare the child’s passport/travel documents, PR card or status record, photos, address history and physical-presence/tax information only where the selected minor process requires it.

4. 4

   Open the current online or paper package, complete child and parent/guardian sections, obtain required signatures, pay IRCC directly and retain the submission.

5. 5

   Answer IRCC document, interview, fingerprints or ceremony requests as applicable and follow the certificate instructions after approval.