Who has to take the Canadian citizenship test?
If you are between 18 and 54 years old on the day you sign your Canadian citizenship application, you must take the citizenship test. People who are under 18 or 55 and older are not required to take it.
The test is part of the citizenship application for adults in the 18 to 54 age range. It checks your knowledge of Canada and, along with the application, your ability in English or French.
Applicants who are under 18 or 55 and older on the day they sign the application do not have to take the test. Requirements can change, so always confirm the current rules with the Government of Canada.
If you are required to take it, the good news is that it is very passable with preparation, and practising for free is the best way to get ready.
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