Canadian passport ranked seventh in the world

Residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley and Partners has released their ranking of world passports in 2024— incorporating data from the International Air Transport Authority.

The firm was ranked the Canadian passportThis year, the United States was ranked as the seventh-most powerful country in the entire world, based on several criteria, including its number of visa free travel options. Canadian passport holders can travel visa-free to 187 countries in the world. They also have work and study opportunities in many of these nations. Many Canadian passport-holders also benefit from being able to hold onto their passports. dual citizenshipTwo passports are thus issued. This is the 2nd year in a line that the Canadian Passport has held this position, tying with the passports of Czechia. Hungary and Malta.

Singapore retained its number one position this year. It continues to offer visa-free travel in 195 countries. The passports of France, Germany, Italy and Spain tied for second place, allowing visa-free access to 192 different countries. The United States fell to 8th position this year and ranked last in the G7 countries (granting visa-free travel to 186 countries). Afghanistan took the last place in this year’s rankings, with visa-free travel to 26 countries.

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A passport with a long and strong history

The Canadian passport has historically maintained strong benefits for its holders, with Henley’s own rankings reflecting this.

The firm had previously (in 2014) ranked Canada’s passport as high as second in its worldwide international mobility rankings. In the close to 20 years that Henley have produced their passport rankings, Canada’s passport has not dipped in standing below the top 10.

How to get a Canadian passport

You Must Become a Citizens First

To obtain a Canadian passport, you must first apply for one. Canadian citizenship. For those born outside of Canada, this typically involves first obtaining a Canadian passport. Permanent residencyThe physical presence requirement for citizenship in Canada. You must have lived for at least 3 years in Canada, which is approximately 1,095 total days.

Note: If your parent was a Canadian citizen at the time you were born, you may be eligible for citizenship. New rules have been introduced to extend this eligibility to Some children of Canadians who were born abroad, who themselves were born abroad.

Once a newcomer has reached permanent residence and met the physical requirements, there is Other criteriaImmigrants need to meet certain requirements As part of the Canadian citizenship application process. Specifically, they are:

• Tax Filing: If you are required to do so, you will need to file and pay any outstanding tax due during your residence period.
• Citizenship Test: You will need to pass the Canadian citizenship exam;
• Language Proficiency – Prove that your skills in the official language are at least equivalent. Canadian Language Benchmark(CLB ) level 4 in English and French.

In general, it takes three years or more to become a Canadian citizen through naturalisation.

Canadian passport application

After completing the citizenship ceremony and receiving their citizenship certificate, new citizens are eligible to apply for a passport. All lawful Canadian citizens are eligible to apply. However, they may be denied if they have misrepresented themselves on their citizenship application, if there is a security concern, if human rights have been violated, or unless they have connections to organized criminals.

The application process will require specific documents including:

• Proof of Canadian citizenship (citizenship certificate or Canadian birth certificate).
• Valid Canadian passports or travel documents issued in your name.
• Two references are required to support your passport application.
• A document that confirms your identity.
• Two identical passport size photos
• A guarantor may also be required for first-time applicants. The guarantor’s requirements vary depending on the type of passport or application location.

New citizens may apply for a passport either online or by visiting a Service Canada Centre, whether they have an appointment or are just walking in.

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