If you don’t pass your first written test, but meet the other requirements for citizenship, we will schedule you for a second test. The second test usually takes place 4 to 8 weeks after the first test, but it may be longer.
If you don’t pass your second test, we’ll send you a notice telling you to attend a
hearing with a citizenship official. The hearing:
- will last 30 to 90 minutes
- may be in person or by videoconference
- may be used to assess one or more requirements for citizenship, for example:
- knowledge of Canada
- language
If you don’t pass the test after 3 tries, we’ll refuse your application. You can re-apply to try again.
