Canadian Citizenship for Adopted Children Born Outside Canada
If your child was born outside Canada and has been legally adopted by a Canadian citizen, you may be eligible to apply for Canadian citizenship for your adopted child.
Who Can Pass On Canadian Citizenship?
Adoptive parents may pass on Canadian citizenship to an adopted child if at least one adoptive parent:
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Was born in Canada, or
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Was a naturalized Canadian citizen at the time the adoption was finalized.
Once granted, a Canadian Citizenship Certificate allows your child to live, study, and work in Canada without the need for a visa or permit.
The Canadian Citizenship Process for an Adopted Child
Applying for Canadian citizenship for an adopted child generally involves two key stages:
1. Confirmation of the Adoptive Parent’s Canadian Citizenship
This step confirms that at least one adoptive parent was a Canadian citizen at the time of the adoption.
2. Citizenship Application for the Adopted Child
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) assesses whether the adopted child qualifies 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 complex and document-intensive. Applications are often returned or refused due to missing documents, inconsistencies, or errors—frequently causing delays of three months or more.
Our experienced team is here to help make the process clear, organized, and stress-free by carefully preparing and reviewing your application.
Our Services Include:
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Accurately completing all required application forms
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Preparing, organizing, and reviewing supporting documents
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Referring you to qualified photographers for citizenship photos
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Reviewing your application and photos for completeness and accuracy
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Submitting your application on your behalf
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Acting as a liaison between you and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Our goal is to help reduce delays and avoid common mistakes by ensuring your application is prepared correctly before submission.
Contact Us
Have questions or need assistance?
📞 Call: (888) 808-0455
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: canadacitizenshiphelp.ca
We’re here to help.
Fees for this service
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The cost of applying for a Canadian Citizenship certificate for an adopted child is:
- Professional and administrative fees* $600
- The government application processing fees** ($649.74 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.
