Canadian Citizenship Calculator 2026 – 1,095 Days Eligibility

The physical presence requirement

To apply for Canadian citizenship as an adult permanent resident, you must have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days (three years) during the five years right before the date you sign your application. You must also have filed taxes for at least three of those five years (if required), pass the citizenship test (ages 18–54) and show English or French ability at CLB 4 or higher (ages 18–54).

How days are counted

As a permanent resident: each day in Canada counts as one full day.
Before PR: each day you were in Canada legally as a temporary resident (worker, student, visitor) or protected person counts as half a day, up to a maximum credit of 365 days (730 actual days).
Not counted: time outside Canada, time without legal status, and time serving a sentence in Canada (including probation or parole).
Days of departure and return are counted as days in Canada.

Example

Priya became a PR on May 15, 2023 and has spent 45 days abroad since. Before PR she studied and worked in Canada for 400 days within the five-year window, earning 200 days of credit. On November 1, 2026 she has about 1,267 days since landing − 45 days abroad = 1,222 PR days, plus 200 credit days = 1,422 days — well over 1,095, so she is eligible.

Tips before applying

Keep a precise list of every trip abroad — IRCC cross-checks Canada Border Services Agency entry and exit records.
Leave a buffer of a few weeks above 1,095 days in case of counting mistakes.
Use the official IRCC physical presence calculator and attach its printout to your application.
After approval you will take the oath at a citizenship ceremony; processing times vary and are published by IRCC.

Still working on permanent residence? Check your Express Entry score with our CRS calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for Canadian citizenship?

At least 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada in the five years before you apply.

Does time before PR count toward citizenship?

Yes. Each day in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person in the five-year window counts as half a day, up to 365 days of credit.

Do trips outside Canada count?

No. Full days outside Canada are subtracted, but the days you leave and return count as days in Canada.

When can I apply for citizenship after getting PR?

As soon as you reach 1,095 days. Without pre-PR credit or trips abroad, that is three years after landing; pre-PR credit can shorten it to as little as two years.

Sources & methodology

This calculator was last reviewed on November 1, 2026. Figures are based on the following official and primary sources:

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Canadian Citizenship Calculator – Physical Presence (1,095 Days)