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Physical Presence Calculator

Calculate if you meet the 1,095-day physical presence requirement for Canadian citizenship. Based on the Citizenship Act. Free and instant.

Based on the Citizenship Act, s.5(1)(c): 1,095 days of physical presence in the five years before applying, with pre-PR time counting half up to 365 days. Read s.5 of the Citizenship Act

Basic Information

Tell us about your permanent residency status

Date You Became a Permanent Resident

The date shown on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

Planned Application Date

The date you plan to apply for citizenship (defaults to today)

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Were you in Canada as a temporary resident before becoming a PR?

Time as a temporary resident or protected person before PR counts as half days (max 365 days credit)

Trip Absence Logger

Track your trips outside Canada and estimate your citizenship eligibility

This calculator provides estimates only. Actual physical presence is determined by IRCC based on official records. Consult IRCC or an immigration professional for authoritative calculations.

No trips logged yet. Add them in the calculator above and this summary fills in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days do I need to be in Canada for citizenship?

You need at least 1,095 days (3 years) of physical presence in Canada within the 5 years (1,825 days) immediately before your citizenship application date.

Does time as a temporary resident count toward citizenship?

Yes. Each day you were physically present in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before becoming a permanent resident counts as half a day (0.5), up to a maximum credit of 365 days.

How is the 5-year window calculated?

The 5-year window is calculated backward from the date you sign your citizenship application. It covers exactly 1,825 days before that date.

What if I don't have enough days yet?

If you don't meet the 1,095-day requirement, you'll need to wait and accumulate more physical presence in Canada. This calculator estimates when you'll qualify if you remain in Canada.

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