Canada citizenship: through your grandparent
Claim through a grandparent who was born in Canada or naturalized, now that Bill C-3 (in force Dec 15, 2025) removed the first-generation limit.
What you'll need
- Government fee
- $75 CAD
- Typical timeline
- ~10 months
- Forms
- CIT 0001
- Language
- No test
Whether this line carries citizenship depends on the specifics — dates of birth, naturalization timing, and whether the chain was ever broken. The free eligibility check walks your exact line and tells you which route applies and what documents you'll need.
Other ancestor paths
See if you qualify for Canada citizenship
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