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Canada has clarified the minimum age requirement for foreign nationals seeking citizenship in 2026, with separate application rules for adults and minors.
According to official guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), applicants aged 18 and above must meet the standard requirements for adult citizenship applications.
Those below 18 fall under a separate process that provides two pathways depending on their parental and legal circumstances.
The first pathway, known as Minor 5(2), applies to children who have at least one Canadian parent or whose parent is applying for citizenship at the same time.
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Under this category, the application must be submitted by the child's biological parent, adoptive parent or legal guardian.
The child must have permanent resident status and must not be subject to any citizenship prohibition.
The second pathway, known as Minor 5(1), covers children who do not have a Canadian parent and whose parent is not applying for citizenship alongside them.
Under this route, a wider range of adults can apply on behalf of the child, including…
