QueueCheckofficial waits, shared datesCanadian citizenship processing time
Citizenship topic12 months
The latest official timing. Reader reports below are separate and do not change it.
Last checked July 21, 2026.
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12 months
This is the current official timing. Reader reports are shown separately.
Updated Jul 21
Official updates over time
Canadian citizenship (grant): IRCC's processing-times tool currently shows about 12 months for citizenship grant applications; the figure is updated regularly, so check the tool for the live number
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 7:40 AM
12 months
Canadian citizenship (grant): IRCC publishes the current processing time for citizenship grant applications and updates it regularly; check the official tool, because the figure changes and depends on your application type
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 7:16 AM
Canadian citizenship (grant): IRCC publishes the current processing time for citizenship grant applications and updates it regularly; check the official tool, because the figure changes and depends on your application type
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Processing time guide
How long does Canadian citizenship take in Canada?
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What to do if your Canadian citizenship is taking longer than expected
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