You passed the Canadian citizenship test. What happens next?

You passed the Canadian citizenship test. The relief is real, but the test is a milestone, not the finish line. This article covers what the result means and where to get the official word on what comes next. It does not give timelines, document lists or advice about your application.

Looking for what to get right before and during the test (webcam, ID photos, the results screen)? That is covered in Read this before your Canadian citizenship test.

First, your result becomes official

The score you saw on screen right after the online test is an unofficial result. An officer reviews your test, including your webcam photos, before it counts. There is no confirmation email, so the signal that you are through is simple: no follow-up letter asking you to retake the test or attend an interview.

If an officer needs anything else, such as an interview, IRCC will contact you.

What comes after the test

After the test, IRCC decides on your application and, if it is approved, invites you to take the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony. How long that takes depends on IRCC's workload and differs from person to person. For the overall queue, see our Canadian citizenship processing index, which shows IRCC's own published figures and is not a prediction for your case.

Your invitation is the authority on the date, the format and what to bring. Instructions in it always take precedence over general guidance, including this article.

Where to get advice about your application

Citizen Pass teaches the test. It is not immigration or legal advice and is not affiliated with IRCC. For questions about your application, use the IRCC citizenship pages, or a lawyer, a Quebec notary, or a consultant licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (who may represent you).

If you have not sat the test yet

Study every question in Discover Canada and run full practice tests until a pass feels routine.