My father was born in Canada. If I was born before 1977, how do I apply, to become, (or am I a citizen.?

Where were you born?


In general, if you were born in Canada, you are a Canadian citizen.





If you were born in another country:





You are a Canadian citizen if you became a citizen through the naturalization process in Canada (i.e., you were a permanent resident [immigrant] before you became a citizen).


You are a Canadian citizen if you were born in another country after February 14, 1977, and one of your parents was a Canadian citizen at the time of your birth.


You may be a Canadian citizen if you were born in another country before February 15, 1977, and if, at the time of your birth, one of your parents was a Canadian citizen and certain conditions were met. If you think this applies to you and you need more information, please contact us (see the Contact Information section at the end of this publication).


You may need to take steps to retain your citizenship before you turn 28 years of age if you were born in another country after February 14, 1977, to a Canadian parent who was also born in another country to a Canadian parent. If you think this applies to you and you need more information, please contact us (see the Contact Information section at the end of this publication).