you lose all the rights and privileges of being a Canadian citizen and will have no status in Canada. This means that if you wish to return to Canada permanently, you will have to apply for a permanent resident visa. If you wish to return to Canada temporarily (to visit, work or study), you will have to apply for a temporary resident visa, if applicable.

To be eligible to renounce your Canadian citizenship, you must:

• be a Canadian citizen;
• prove that you are or that you will become a citizen of a country other than Canada if your application to renounce is approved;
• not live in Canada;
• be at least 18 years old;
• not be a threat to Canada’s security or part of a pattern of criminal activity; and
• understand the significance of renouncing your Canadian citizenship.