Can I leave Canada after I mail my naturalization application?

Yes.  After we receive your application, you may leave Canada.

If you need to leave Canada and wish to retain your eligibility for Canadian citizenship, you must:

Make sure you have lived in Canada long enough to maintain your Permanent resident (PR) status

● Become a permanent resident (when you apply)

● You will not lose your permanent resident status until you take the oath of citizenship

● Bring your Permanent Resident card with you when you leave Canada so you can easily return

Make sure your Permanent Resident card does not expire while you are outside of Canada.

We usually only mail letters, notices and other documents to addresses in Canada.  In some cases, you may receive an email from us.  You must respond to these letters or emails within the specified time.  If you do not respond within the time limit and do not provide an acceptable reason for not being able to make an appointment with us or provide the requested information, we may stop processing your application.