Citizenship by Descent in Canada

Where were you born, or your child if you are asking for them?

If you are asking for a child, answer every question for the child, not for yourself. Canada’s rules on citizenship by descent changed on 15 December 2025, and most of what is written online describes the old ones. This quiz follows the current law.

In Canada Outside Canada Outside Canada, and adopted by a Canadian parent I don’t know the place of birth