After the Citizenship Test: Interview, Ceremony and Oath
Passing the test is not the last step. Some applicants are called to an interview or a hearing, and every new citizen takes the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony, in person or online. These guides follow the steps from your result to your certificate and your first Canadian passport.
After the testYour First Canadian Passport as a New CitizenWhen a new Canadian citizen can apply for a passport, why you should not travel until it arrives, and what dual citizens need to know. · 2 min read
After the testYour Citizenship Certificate After the CeremonyPaper or electronic citizenship certificate: when you get each, how the e-certificate works, and how to keep it usable for a passport. · 2 min read
After the testVirtual or In-Person Citizenship CeremonyHow a virtual citizenship ceremony differs from an in-person one, the rules for each, and how to switch formats, according to IRCC. · 3 min read
After the testThe Oath of Citizenship: Its Words and MeaningThe full Canadian Oath of Citizenship in English and French, what each part means, and the difference between swearing and affirming it. · 3 min read
After the testWhat to Bring to Your Citizenship CeremonyThe documents and ID to bring to a Canadian citizenship ceremony, for adults, minors and parents, taken from IRCC's own checklist. · 3 min read
After the testThe Citizenship Ceremony: What to ExpectWhat happens at a Canadian citizenship ceremony, in person or virtual: registration, the oath, O Canada, your certificate, and what to wear. · 3 min read
After the testAfter You Pass the Citizenship TestPassed the Canadian citizenship test? What happens next, from your official result and the status tracker to the interview and the ceremony invitation. · 3 min read
After the testWhat Happens at a Citizenship InterviewSome applicants are invited to an interview after passing the citizenship test. Who gets one, why, and which documents to bring, according to IRCC. · 2 min read
After the testThe Citizenship Hearing: What to ExpectInvited to a citizenship hearing after three failed test attempts? What the official asks, how long it takes, and what happens after, per IRCC. · 3 min read