Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status in Canada. Individuals with permanent resident status must have resided (been physically present) in Canada for 3 (1,095 days) out of the last 5 years as a permanent resident.

The application process is conducted in Canada only. If you are a Canadian citizen living abroad, and you meet all of the requirements, you will have to travel to Canada at your own expense for some portions of the process.

If you have been outside of Canada for more than six months in a row during the past 10 years, you will need to provide details of your activities during that time. In some cases, you may need to provide details of your activities even if you have been outside of Canada for less than six months. Additional information can be found here: field investigation and security clearance.

RCMP police officers who are permanent residents may be limited in obtaining certain positions that require a top secret security clearance or certain types of travel documents. If you are interested in becoming a Canadian Citizen you can find more information on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.