Age rules for the Canadian citizenship test

The rules by age

The day you sign is what counts

Your age is taken on the day you sign your application. It’s not your age when the invitation arrives or when you sit the test. If you’re close to 55, the date you sign makes the difference.

55 or older? You might still have an interview

You won’t take the test, but IRCC can still invite you to an interview to check your identity, documents and eligibility. Bring your original documents if you’re asked to go.

Waivers and accommodations

If you’re 18 to 54 and your situation stops you from meeting a requirement, you can ask IRCC for a waiver of the test, the language requirement or the oath. People 55 and older, and children 14 to 17, can only ask to waive the oath.

If you just need help taking the test, ask for an accommodation instead. IRCC offers Braille, large print, an oral test, extra time, or an in-person test if your internet isn’t good enough for the online one.

Which languages?

The test is only in English or French. There’s no version in Spanish or other languages.