Give up (renounce) Canadian citizenship: About the process

1. About the process
2. Who can apply
3. How to apply
4. After you apply

Fees

Renounce citizenship: $100^{Footnote *}

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If you renounce your Canadian citizenship, you lose all the rights and privileges of being a Canadian citizen and will have no status in Canada. This means that if you wish to return to Canada permanently, you will have to apply for a permanent resident visa. If you wish to return to Canada temporarily (to visit, work or study), you will have to apply for a temporary resident visa, if applicable.

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Date modified:: 2022-10-17

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