The Oath and Applying for Citizenship

What you swear, and what happens on test day and at the ceremony.

The Oath of Citizenship

You swear (or affirm) to be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Canada, His Heirs and Successors.
You undertake to keep Canada’s laws and its Constitution — the same Constitution that recognises and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
And to fulfil your duties as a Canadian citizen.
In Canada we profess loyalty to a person who represents all Canadians, not to a document, a flag or a geopolitical entity. Canada is personified by the Sovereign.

Applicants aged 18 to 54 when they apply must take the citizenship test.
The test is 20 questions in 45 minutes; you need 15 correct (75%) to pass, and you get three chances.
It can be taken in English or French. The test itself does not assess your language ability.
Questions cover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols.
All questions are based on the subject areas in the Citizenship Regulations, and all required information is in Discover Canada.

Pass, and with the other requirements met a Notice to Appear arrives for the oath ceremony.
At the ceremony you take the Oath, sign the oath form, and receive your Canadian Citizenship Certificate.