Citizenship status guide
Citizenship by Descent Checker.
Map the place and date of birth, a Canadian parent and the 1,095-day connection rule introduced by the December 2025 changes.
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Build the family line
Answer for the person whose Canadian citizenship is being checked.
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Preliminary result
You may already be a Canadian citizen
The December 15, 2025 changes restored or extended citizenship in many pre-2025 cases beyond the former first-generation limit. Apply for a citizenship certificate to obtain official proof.
Renunciation, revocation, historical law, diplomats, adoption, an unknown parent or a Canadian grandparent can change the analysis. Use the official proof process for confirmation.
Official proof eligibility ↗