About the test

How the Canadian citizenship test works

The basics, taken from the government's own pages. Each fact links to its source on canada.ca. Rules can change, so check there before your test. Last checked October 29, 2026.

Questions: 20, multiple choice or true/false
Source: canada.ca, Study for the test
Pass mark: At least 15 of 20 correct
Source: canada.ca, Study for the test
Time: 45 minutes. The online test submits itself when time runs out.
Source: canada.ca, Take the online test
Language: English or French
Source: canada.ca, Study for the test
Who takes it: Applicants aged 18 to 54 on the day they sign their application
Source: canada.ca, Who can apply
Retakes: Up to 3 chances within a 30-day test period. After 3 fails you are invited to a hearing with a citizenship official.
Source: canada.ca, Test results and next steps
Your result: The online test shows your score right away, but an officer still reviews it. No confirmation email is sent, so save or print your result page.
Source: canada.ca, Test results and next steps
Device: Online tests need a computer or tablet with a webcam, using Chrome or Safari. Not a phone.
Source: canada.ca, Take the online test

What's on the test

The test is based on the official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. It's free to read online, download, or listen to. The questions cover these chapters:

The guide was first published in 2009 and parts of it are now out of date. It still describes Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning monarch, for example. The test is based on this guide, so our questions stick to what it says and avoid facts that have since changed.