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Relations between Canada and India are very old, with their roots in British India. The first documented arrival of Indians in Canada occurred in 1903 or 1904, when some South Asian immigrants arrived in Vancouver. Among them were a large number of Sikhs who had migrated to Canada from Punjab. But more than 100 years later, today about 18 lakh Indians live in Canada. Their share in the country's population is 5.1 percent.
Most Indians moving to Canada apply for Permanent Residency i.e. PR after spending a few years there. Some Indians have also acquired Canadian citizenship after obtaining PR. In 2022, about 60 thousand Indians will get Canadian citizenship. This number is increasing every year. In such a situation, now the question arises that how to get Canadian citizenship? What is the procedure for this?
Who can apply for Canadian citizenship?
To obtain citizenship in Canada, one must first obtain permanent residence. Permanent residents can apply for citizenship only after living in Canada for at least three out of five years (1,095 days). There are many benefits of Canadian citizenship, such as PR holders cannot vote, but Canadian citizens get the right to vote. Canadian citizens also hold a passport for the country. Click here to know how to get PR.
What are the eligibility criteria for Canadian citizenship?
permanent resident
Canadian citizenship is granted only to those who have obtained PR in the country. They must have lived in Canada for three of the last five years. Apply for PR before getting citizenship and apply for citizenship only after a long period.
pay taxes
If you are one of those people who want to get Canadian citizenship, then first of all you will have to pay tax in Canada. You must have paid taxes in Canada for at least three out of the five years before you can apply. If not, you will not be considered eligible for citizenship.
Language
Along with English, French is also spoken in Canada. The applicant must prove that he has sufficient knowledge of French and English. Applicants must have Level 4 in English according to the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
passing the citizenship test
To obtain citizenship the applicant must pass a citizenship test. During this test the applicant will be asked questions about the responsibilities and rights of Canadian citizens. Also questions about Canadian history, geography, economy, government and law.
oath of citizenship
After obtaining Canadian citizenship, you will also be administered an oath. Oath ceremony is held to confer citizenship. The call for the program comes a week or two before citizenship is granted.
Where to apply for Canadian citizenship?
If you want to get Canadian citizenship, you can apply by visiting canada.ca website. Here you will get all the necessary information related to obtaining citizenship. Apply for citizenship online only. Talking about the application fee, it is 630 Canadian dollars.
