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Canadian passport after citizenship: next steps
Citizenship is the end of the immigration journey and the start of a simpler document problem: proving citizenship and, if you want, applying for a Canadian passport.
Right after the ceremony
- Keep your citizenship certificate safe.
- Update name records if required before passport filing.
- Book valid passport photos that meet the official specification.
Passport application basics
Use official passport instructions for adult or child applications, fees, references/guarantor rules, and processing expectations. Avoid unofficial “expedite” middlemen.
Passport processing times are published separately from IRCC immigration tools. Check the passport office’s current estimates.
If you are still counting days to eligibility, stay with the citizenship day counter and Moose until you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for a passport the same day as my ceremony?
You need the required citizenship proof and to meet passport application rules. Many people apply once they have their citizenship certificate and photos ready. Follow Service Canada / passport instructions.
Is a PR card still needed?
After citizenship you are a citizen, not a permanent resident. Keep documents organized; re-entry rules change with your new status.
Does Moose track passport applications?
Moose focuses on immigration and citizenship presence planning. Passport filing uses official Government of Canada passport channels.
Official sources
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Keep reading
Canadian citizenship test: what to expectA practical overview of the citizenship test within the adult citizenship process.
Citizenship Day CounterCount physical-presence days toward the 1,095-day citizenship rule.
PPR, COPR, and eCOPR explainedThe final-stage documents applicants wait for — compared in plain English.