Canadian Citizenship for Adopted Children Born Outside Canada
If your child was born outside of Canada and legally adopted by a Canadian citizen, you may be able to pass on your Canadian citizenship to your adopted child.
Who Can Pass On Canadian Citizenship?
Adoptive parents can pass on Canadian citizenship to an adopted child if at least one parent:
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Was born in Canada, or
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Was a naturalized Canadian citizen at the time of the adoption.
Once granted, a Canadian Citizenship Certificate allows your child to live, study, or work in Canada without needing a visa or permit.
The Canadian Citizenship Process for an Adopted Child
The process of obtaining Canadian citizenship for an adopted child involves two key steps:
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Confirmation of Canadian Citizenship of the Adoptive Parent(s): This step verifies that at least one adoptive parent was a Canadian citizen at the time of the adoption.
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Adoptee’s Citizenship Application: This assesses whether the adopted child is eligible for a direct grant of Canadian citizenship under Section 5.1 of the Citizenship Act.
We Can Help!
Applying for Canadian citizenship for an adopted child can be a complex and demanding process. Many applications are rejected or returned for corrections due to errors or missing documents, causing delays of at least three months.
Our team is here to make your experience smooth, stress-free, and efficient. By handling your application with professionalism and care, we help you avoid unnecessary setbacks.
We assist with:
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Accurately completing all required forms
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Preparing and organizing supporting documents
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Recommending qualified photographers for citizenship photos
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Reviewing your application, documents, and pictures for completeness and accuracy
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Submitting your application on your behalf
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Acting as a liaison with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Let our experienced Canadian citizenship experts ensure your application is completed correctly and promptly, saving you from the risk of rejection, delays, and frustration.
We’re here to help!
Have questions or need assistance?
📞 Call us: (888) 808-0455
📧 Email us: [email protected]
🌐 Visit us: canadacitizenshiphelp.ca
Fees for this service
The fee includes:
The cost of applying for a Canadian Citizenship certificate for an adopted child is:
- Professional and administrative fees* $600
- The government application processing fees** ($630 for an adult or $100 for a child)
* The professional fee includes the citizenship application and supporting documents preparation, review, and submission, as well as administrative fees such as photocopies, long-distance telephone calls, fax, mailing and courier fees, etc.
** The government fee will be paid separately by the “RCIC” with the client’s credit card when the application is submitted to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
CERTIFICATE
Canada AG Immigration & Citizenship Services is a regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant service registered and licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) as well as a proud member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) and an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
