# BeCitizen

> BeCitizen is a free preparation platform for the 2026 Canadian Citizenship Test: 600+ real-style practice questions, the full official "Discover Canada" study guide, a realistic IRCC-format exam simulator, and free eligibility tools. Available in English and French.

## Key facts about the Canadian Citizenship Test
- The test has 20 questions (multiple choice / true or false).
- You must answer at least 15 of 20 correctly (75%) to pass.
- It has a 45-minute time limit and is offered in English or French.
- It is required for citizenship applicants aged 18–54.
- It is based entirely on the official Government of Canada study guide, "Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship."
- Physical presence requirement to apply for citizenship: 1,095 days (3 years) in Canada within the last 5 years.

## Core pages
- [Canadian Citizenship Test — practice & study](https://www.becitizen.ca/): Free practice tests, the Discover Canada study guide, and an exam simulator.
- [Practice tests](https://www.becitizen.ca/citizenship-test/practice): Hundreds of real-style questions with plain explanations.
- [Free sample test](https://www.becitizen.ca/citizenship-test/free-sample-test): 20 real-style questions, no account needed.
- [Exam simulator](https://www.becitizen.ca/citizenship-test/simulation): Timed mock test in IRCC's exact on-screen format.
- [Discover Canada study guide](https://www.becitizen.ca/citizenship-test/study): The full official guide as a calm chapter-by-chapter reader.
- [How to prepare](https://www.becitizen.ca/citizenship-test/how-to-prepare): A step-by-step study plan from first read to test day.
- [FAQ](https://www.becitizen.ca/citizenship-test/faq): Common questions — number of questions, passing score, format, languages.

## Tools
- [Citizenship eligibility checker](https://www.becitizen.ca/tools/citizenship-eligibility-checker): Guided questions based on official IRCC criteria.
- [Physical presence calculator](https://www.becitizen.ca/tools/physical-presence-calculator): Work out your 1,095-day requirement and earliest eligibility date.

## Guides
- [How to apply for Canadian citizenship](https://www.becitizen.ca/blog/canadian-citizenship-application-guide): Requirements, fees, application steps, and after-you-apply.
- [Introduction to the Canadian Citizenship Test](https://www.becitizen.ca/blog/an-introduction-to-the-canadian-citizenship-test): What the test covers and how to study.
- [Citizenship ceremony guide](https://www.becitizen.ca/blog/citizenship-ceremony-guide): What to expect and how to prepare for the oath ceremony.
- [Citizenship application document checklist](https://www.becitizen.ca/blog/citizenship-application-materials): The documents you need for a complete application.
- [Top 10 resources for applicants](https://www.becitizen.ca/blog/top-10-resources-for-canadian-citizenship-applicants): The most useful resources, in one place.

## French / Français
- [Version française du site](https://www.becitizen.ca/fr): Préparation à l'examen de citoyenneté canadienne en français.