From: THE REGISTRAR OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP

UCI: 5517-2093 Application: C002022603

*55172093* *C002022603*
Important information regarding your electronic Canadian Citizenship Certificate
(e-Certificate)
You have indicated that you would like to receive your citizenship certificate in an electronic
format. In order to access your certificate, you must follow the instructions below.

If you are a representative we strongly encourage you to share this letter with the applicant so
that they can download their certificate directly both now and in the future.

Information you will need to download your e-Certificate: (Visit IRCC’s Help Centre for
assistance - https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=598&top=5 )
• Your UCI (XXXX-XXXX or XXXXXXXXXX)
• Your application number (CXXXXXXXXX)
• Your date of birth (YYYY | MM | DD)

Please use the proper browser to access the portal such as Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft
Edge. Please note that the portal will not work using Internet Explorer.

IRCC Portal
• This is where you will download your e-Certificate.
• You must first create an account on the IRCC Portal using the email address
you provided in your Citizenship application. If you have previously used the IRCC Portal for
a Temporary Residence application you may log in using your existing account.
• The IRCC Portal can be accessed here: https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signup?lang=en
• Your invitation code: NzU6tTWQxo

Your Citizenship Ceremony

• At your citizenship ceremony, you will be instructed to submit your Oath or Affirmation of
Citizenship with an electronic signature, or a printed and signed PDF attachment.
• Once this information is received, your e-Certificate will be available for download within 2 to
5 business days.

Downloading your e-Certificate

• Log into your IRCC Portal account: https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signin?lang=en
• Select “Citizenship – Download Citizenship e-Certificate”.
• Enter your UCI, Application number and date of birth.
• Select “download” to access your e-Certificate.
• This will trigger your browser to open or save the file. Additional action might be required
depending on your browser.
• You may return to the Portal any time to download your e-Certificate again.
• Please visit our IRCC’s Help Centre for more information.

Immediately after you download your certificate, verify that the personal information is accurate. If
it contains errors, please visit:
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=598&top=5

For more information on documents that prove your Canadian citizenship, visit our webpage:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-ci
tizenship/documents.html

CIT 0090 (03-2023) E GCMS