Canadian citizenship by ancestry eligibility test
Fill out our quick and easy eligibility form to see if you qualify based on your family lineage. It’s the first step to unearthing your hidden heritage and potentially becoming a citizen of a new nation.
STEP 1
What is your country of residence?
Were you born before December 15, 2025?
Do you have a parent who was born or naturalized in Canada as a Canadian citizen before you were born?
Do you have an ancestor who was born or naturalized in Canada as a Canadian citizen before you were born?
Do you have an ancestor who was a British subject domiciled in Canada before 1 January 1947?
Do you have a parent who was born or naturalized in Canada as a Canadian citizen before you were born?
Did your Canadian parent spend at least 1,095 days in Canada before you were born?
Do you have a Canadian grandparent who was employed outside Canada by the Canadian government when your parent was born?
Likely Eligible
Based on your responses, you may be eligible for Canadian citizenship. Please share your details below.
Assessment Result
Based on your responses, you do not currently meet the eligibility criteria for Canada Citizenship by Ancestry.