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Canadian citizenship test practice 2026: 20 questions, 15 to pass

Free Canadian citizenship test practice from Discover Canada: 20 questions, 15 right to pass (75%) in 45 minutes, per IRCC.

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Test facts checked 23 October 2026 against the official page: Canada.ca, citizenship test.

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30 mock tests written from the official guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, 2012 edition. 10 of them are free, each with exam mode if you want it (the real 45-minute timer, marked at the end). 20 questions each, with the same mix of chapters as the real test. Your best score stays on the tile.

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The Canadian citizenship test 2026 at a glance

Checked 23 October 2026 against the official pages linked in each row. Rules and fees change: check your own invitation or the official page before you book.

Who takes it
In most cases, citizenship applicants aged 18 to 54 on the day they sign the application. You do not take it if you are under 18 or 55 or over, or if you were granted a waiver. Canada.ca
Questions
20 questions, each multiple choice or true or false, on the rights and responsibilities of citizens and on Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols. Every question is based on Discover Canada. There are no questions testing your English or French. Canada.ca
Pass mark
You need at least 15 of the 20 questions right to pass (75%). Canada.ca
Time
45 minutes. Online, the timer cannot be paused, you are warned at 5 minutes left, and the test is submitted automatically when time runs out. Canada.ca
Cost
No separate test fee is listed: the test is part of the citizenship application. The adult application fee is C$653, which includes the processing fee and the right of citizenship fee. IRCC fees
How you take it
You do not book it yourself. After you apply, IRCC sends an invitation and most people take the test online within 30 days, on a computer or tablet with a webcam (not a phone), and you may be outside Canada. Some people are asked to take it in person on paper or orally on a Microsoft Teams call. Accommodations, such as Braille, are available on request. Canada.ca
The online test
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Most people take it at home, alone, on a computer with a webcam.

What you need
For the online test: your permanent resident card (even if it has expired) or a valid ID with your photo and signature, such as a health card. Take the test alone, with no other devices or study material. Canada.ca
If you fail
You have up to 3 chances within your 30-day test period; no retest fee is mentioned. If you fail all three, IRCC invites you to a hearing with a citizenship official (30 to 90 minutes). If you fail the hearing, the application is refused and you would have to apply and pay again. Canada.ca
Language
English or French. Canada.ca
Study guide
Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (2012 edition), free from IRCC to read online, download, listen to or order on paper. Canada.ca
Version in force
Discover Canada (2012) is the guide in use. IRCC's test pages, last updated 31 March 2026, announce no new guide or test change. Canada.ca

How we check these questions

  • From the official guide

    Every question is written in our own words from the official study guide, Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (2012 edition). We never copy the guide's paragraphs.

  • Answered again, blind

    Each of the 638 questions was answered again by an independent second check that had not seen our answers. Where the two disagreed, we rewrote or dropped the question. Automatic checks also make sure each question has one right answer and no duplicate.

  • Dated facts

    The test facts on this page were checked on 23 October 2026 against the official pages of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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    Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake in this question" under any answer in the mock tests, or the contact page. We correct or remove the question.

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Common questions

How many questions are on the Canadian citizenship test?

20 questions, each multiple choice or true or false, on the rights and responsibilities of citizens and on Canada's history, geography, economy, government, laws and symbols. Every question is based on Discover Canada. There are no questions testing your English or French.

What is the pass mark for the Canadian citizenship test?

You need at least 15 of the 20 questions right to pass (75%).

How many questions can you get wrong on the Canadian citizenship test?

You can get up to 5 wrong: you need 15 of the 20 questions right (75%), per IRCC.

How much does the Canadian citizenship test cost?

No separate test fee is listed: the test is part of the citizenship application. The adult application fee is C$653, which includes the processing fee and the right of citizenship fee. Source: IRCC fees

Is there a free Canadian citizenship practice test for 2026?

Yes. 10 full mock tests on this site are free for 2026, with no account, each marked against the official pass mark of 15 of 20 (75%), and each with exam mode if you want it (the real 45-minute timer, marked at the end). The official guide, Discover Canada, is free too.

Are these the real Canadian citizenship test questions?

No. Nobody outside the Government of Canada has the real questions. Ours are written from the same guide, in the same format, and checked against it. If you can pass our mock tests, you know the material.

What happens if you fail the Canadian citizenship test?

You have up to 3 chances within your 30-day test period; no retest fee is mentioned. If you fail all three, IRCC invites you to a hearing with a citizenship official (30 to 90 minutes). If you fail the hearing, the application is refused and you would have to apply and pay again.

How long is the Canadian citizenship test?

45 minutes. Online, the timer cannot be paused, you are warned at 5 minutes left, and the test is submitted automatically when time runs out.

How many mock tests should I pass before the real test?

Pass three mock tests in a row. The pass line chart on this page tells you when you have.

Do I need an account?

No. Your scores are saved in this browser on this device. Full access is a code you enter once, with no account and no subscription. The code appears on screen straight after payment.