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2026 Test Format

The Canadian citizenship test format remains consistent in 2026:

Type: Multiple choice questions

Languages: French or English (your choice)

Location: Online or in-person

Source: Based on "Discover Canada"

Topics Covered in 2026

The test covers the same main themes from the official guide:

🏛️ Rights and responsibilities of citizens

📜 History of Canada (from First Nations to today)

🗳️ Political system and government

🗺️ Geography (provinces, territories, capitals)

💼 Economy and Canadian industries

🍁 Canadian symbols (flag, anthem, motto)

2026 Citizenship Fees

Current fees for a Canadian citizenship application (adult):

Adult total: $653 CAD (as of July 2026)

Minors (under 18): $100 CAD

The test itself has no additional fees.

Before you apply, check the citizenship test eligibility requirements (residency, age, language knowledge).

How to Prepare Effectively

Our recommendation to pass on your first try:

Download the "Discover Canada" guide (free from IRCC)

Read it at least once completely

Practice with CanCitiPrep's 770 questions

Review your mistakes and difficult sections

Retake tests until you consistently score 90%+

To spot gaps before you test yourself, browse our 2026 citizenship test questions and answers — all 66 free sample questions grouped by Discover Canada theme with correct answers and explanations.

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