Does Canadian citizenship require language test?
Canada has 2 official languages: English and French. You must provide proof of your language skills in either language. When you are applying for Canadian citizenship, you must prove that you know enough of either French or English so that you can understand other people and they can understand you.
What are the requirements for an immigrant to become a Canadian citizen?
To become a Canadian citizen, most applicants must:
- be a permanent resident.
- have lived in Canada for at least 3 out of the last 5 years (1,095 days)
- have filed your taxes, if you need to.
- pass a citizenship test.
- prove your language skills in English or French.
Can I apply Canadian citizenship without ielts?
No, not quite. You’ll need to have proof that you paid your income taxes and, if you are 18 to 54 years old, you’ll need to be able to prove your English or French language skills. Some people might not have to take a language exam in order to qualify for Canadian Citizenship, but most do.
Who can automatically become a Canadian citizen?
With few exceptions, almost all individuals born in the country are automatically citizens at birth. Foreign nationals may naturalize after living in Canada for at least three years while holding permanent residence and showing proficiency in the English or French language.
Do you need to speak French for Canadian citizenship?
This means to become a Canadian citizen you must show that you have an adequate knowledge of English or French by providing, with your citizenship application, proof that you can speak and listen in English or French at CLB/NCLC 4 level or higher.
Do you have to speak English to get citizenship?
You don’t need to have perfect English. However, you must have a decent-enough knowledge to function as a citizen. The English test for U.S. citizenship may be retaken a second time in the event that you do not pass it the first time.
What language test do I need for citizenship?
The required British citizenship English language test in 2019 is the B1 standard test of the CEFR. This test must be on the Home Office approved Secure English language test list (which can be found here) and is required for British naturalisation applications.