🇨🇦 Free Citizenship by Descent Screening

Citizenship by Descent Calculator

Find out in 2 minutes whether your Canadian parents, grandparents or ancestors can make you a Canadian citizen.

HomeCheck Your Eligibility

Answer the questions below to check if you meet the Canadian government's requirements.

What is your date of birth? *

Which family member has a Canadian connection? * (select all that apply)

Are any of the following documents available? * (select all that apply)

Is there anything unusual about the family citizenship history? * (select all that apply)

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Free initial eligibility screening • Takes approximately 2 minutes • No obligation

Understanding the 2025 Canadian Citizenship Changes

Changes to the Citizenship Act that took effect on December 15, 2025 expanded citizenship-by-descent rules in certain circumstances, including for some people born outside Canada beyond the first generation.

Individual eligibility depends on your family's citizenship history, the applicable dates, statutory exceptions and the supporting documents available.

Read the official Government of Canada information

Merit Immigration is a private immigration services company and is not the Government of Canada. Completing this screening does not establish Canadian citizenship or guarantee eligibility.

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