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Updated November 2026 · checked against canada.ca

Canadian Citizenship Test 2026: format, pass mark and free practice test

The test has 20 questions, you have 45 minutes, and you need 15 correct answers to pass. Most people take it online. Here is everything you need to know — and a free mock test with 282 practice questions and explanations.

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Practise by topicRights and responsibilitiesWho we areHistoryGovernment and electionsSymbolsEconomy and regions

Free Canadian citizenship practice test

Just like the real test: 20 questions, 45 minutes, and you need 15 correct answers (75%) to pass. After the test you see every mistake with an explanation.

These are practice questions written by Langula, not official test questions. The real questions are not published; they are based on the study guide Discover Canada.

What is the Canadian citizenship test?

The citizenship test checks what you know about Canada: the rights and responsibilities of citizens, Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols. It is one of the steps to become a Canadian citizen, together with enough time lived in Canada, filed taxes where needed and proof of your English or French — see our page on the language requirement.

All questions are based on one book, the official study guide Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. It is free on canada.ca as a web page, PDF, eBook and audio.

20 questionsMultiple choice or true or false, in English or French.
45 minutesThe timer starts when you begin and cannot be paused. Answers are sent automatically when time runs out.
15 correct to passThat is 75%. You see an unofficial score straight away.
3 chancesWithin your 30-day test period you can try up to three times.
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Who has to take the test?

You take the test if you are

  • 18 to 54 years old on the day you sign your citizenship application

The same age group also has to prove English or French at Canadian Language Benchmark 4 in speaking and listening.

You do not take it if you are

  • under 18
  • 55 or older on the day you sign the application
  • given a waiver by IRCC

How the online test works

  1. Wait for the invitation

    IRCC sends it a few weeks or months after you apply. From then on you have 30 days to take the test.

  2. Sign in

    Use your application number and your unique client identifier (UCI). You get a test link by email — it expires after 15 minutes.

  3. Take the test

    20 questions in 45 minutes, alone, with your webcam on. Use a computer or tablet with Chrome or Safari, not a phone.

  4. Get your result

    You see an unofficial score at once. An officer then reviews it to make it official, which can take a few days or a few weeks.

Have your ID ready

You need your permanent resident card (even if it has expired) or another valid photo ID with a signature, such as a driver’s licence or health card. Close all other tabs and programs, switch off any VPN and keep study materials and other devices away.

If you do not pass

You have up to three chances within your 30-day test period. If you fail all three, IRCC invites you to a hearing with a citizenship official. If you pass there, you wait for your citizenship ceremony; if not, the application is refused and you would have to apply and pay again. That is why it is worth practising until you pass mock tests with a clear margin.

How to prepare: our 3-step plan

  1. Read Discover Canada

    Go through the official guide one chapter at a time and make short notes in your own words.

  2. Revise by topic

    Use our six study pages — each has notes and practice questions with explanations.

  3. Take mock tests

    Practise full tests until you pass every time with a margin. The trainer saves your mistakes.

Many people find history and government the hardest: dates, names and how Parliament works. Learn a few facts every day.

Study the six topics

Rights and responsibilities of citizenshipStudy notes and 44 practice questions with explanations.Who we are: Indigenous peoples, English and French, diversityStudy notes and 39 practice questions with explanations.Canada’s history and modern CanadaStudy notes and 56 practice questions with explanations.How Canadians govern themselves, elections and justiceStudy notes and 60 practice questions with explanations.Canadian symbolsStudy notes and 35 practice questions with explanations.Canada’s economy and regionsStudy notes and 48 practice questions with explanations.
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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?
The test has 20 questions. They are multiple choice or true or false, and you can take the test in English or French. You have 45 minutes.
What is the pass mark?
You need at least 15 correct answers out of 20, which is 75%.
Who has to take the citizenship test?
Adults who are 18 to 54 years old on the day they sign their citizenship application. People under 18 or 55 and older do not take the test.
What happens if I fail the test?
You have up to 3 chances to pass within your 30-day test period. If you fail all three times, IRCC invites you to a hearing with a citizenship official. If you do not pass there either, your application is refused and you would have to apply again and pay the fees again.
Is the citizenship test online?
Most people take it online from home, monitored by webcam, on a computer or tablet — not on a mobile phone. Some people take it in person (on paper or orally) or orally on Microsoft Teams.
How much does Canadian citizenship cost?
For an adult the fee is $653, which includes the $123 right of citizenship fee. For a minor it is $100. Fees can change, so check the IRCC fee list before you pay.
Are these the real test questions?
No. The real questions are not published. Our questions are written by Langula and cover the topics of the official study guide Discover Canada, which all test questions are based on.

Sources and disclaimer

Last checked: November 2026. Official information:

Langula is not connected to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This page is general information, not immigration or legal advice. Rules and fees can change — always check canada.ca. The practice questions and study notes on these pages are our own and are not the official test questions; study the official guide Discover Canada for the test.

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