Citizenship: search of citizenship records (Canada): current processing time
18 months
Last updated by IRCC: October 1, 2026 · verified by us October 6, 2026
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This is the current figure Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes for Citizenship: search of citizenship records. It reflects how long the government is currently taking to process this application type. The figure is a published statistic or service standard, not a guarantee for any individual application.
History we have recorded
| Official value | Published/updated | Verified on that observation |
|---|---|---|
| 18 months | October 1, 2026 | October 2, 2026 |
| 18 months | September 22, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| 17 months | August 26, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
| 17 months | August 19, 2026 | August 22, 2026 |
Tracking began August 2026. History grows automatically with each official update.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) · extracted values only, republished with attribution · not legal advice.