R-1 Summary of citizenship requirements – Archives
This eligibility information is from the previous match year. The archive of the R-1 Summary of citizenship requirements is intended for reference purposes only until we have received all current year eligibility requirements from each province. Refer to the R-1 Summary of citizenship requirements for the current match for up-to-date information.
All applicants applying to the R-1 Main Residency Match must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application. There are two options to prove your citizenship/legal status.
CaRMS has partnered with third-party organizations to automate the verification of citizenship/legal status required for entry into residency.
- What is the Identity Validity Period?
- What third-party organizations has CaRMS partnered with to automate the verification of citizenship/legal status of applicants?
- How do I transfer my Identity Validity Period (IVP) from the MCC?
- I am a Canadian Medical Graduate. How do I obtain my Identity Validity Period (IVP)?
- How do I know if my verified citizenship/legal status was shared?
Proof of citizenship must be submitted by the deadline for submission and assignment of applications and documents, unless otherwise indicated below.
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Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI |
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| Certificate Of Canadian Citizenship | |
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| Confirmation of Permanent Residence in Canada | |
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| Canadian Permanent Resident Card (Both Sides of Card) | |
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| Passport page showing Canadian Citizenship | |
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| Proof of pending Canadian citizenship/pending permanent residency | |
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| Record of Landing, clearly showing the date of landing in Canada | |
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| Valid Canadian Visa/Permit authorization | |
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| Proof of Protected Person/Convention Refugee Status | |
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| Certificate of Indian Status/Aboriginal status or Makivik society card | |
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- QUEBEC: In the first iteration, MD visa students and U.S citizens are eligible in the contingent régulier, only if they are already studying in Quebec with a student permit. In the second iteration, other candidates may be considered in the contingent particulier.
- ONTARIO: Must be accompanied by a Canadian government-issued photo ID.
- ALBERTA: If you are submitting proof of Canadian Permanent Residence, you must also submit the Record of Landing, clearly showing the date of landing in Canada. The Record of Landing is not accepted on its own. It must accompany proof of Canadian Permanent Residence.
- BRITISH COLUMBIA: Proof of citizenship must be submitted by the program rank order list deadline
- ONTARIO: An exception has been made for the 2025 R-1 match, and the provincial authority is currently engaging with its Truth and Reconciliation circle to make a recommendation for implementation in the 2026 Match cycle.
- SASKATCHEWAN: The Certificate of Indian Status and Secure Certificate of Indian Status are accepted as proof of citizenship documents. Proof of citizenship must be submitted by the program rank order list deadline.
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| Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI | Quebec*** | Ontario** | Manitoba | Saskatchewan | Alberta | British Columbia* | |
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| Canadian Birth Certificate or Act of Birth |  |
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| Canadian Citizenship Card (Both Sides of Card) | |
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| Certificate Of Canadian Citizenship | |
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| Confirmation of Permanent Residence in Canada | |
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| Canadian Permanent Resident Card (Both Sides of Card) | |
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| Passport page showing Canadian Citizenship | |
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| Proof of pending Canadian citizenship/pending permanent residency | |
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| Record of Landing, clearly showing the date of landing in Canada | |
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| Valid Canadian Visa/Permit authorization | |
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*QUEBEC: Visa students and U.S citizens are eligible only if they are already studying in Quebec with a student permit.
** ONTARIO: Must be accompanied by a Canadian government-issued photo ID.
*** BRITISH COLUMBIA: Proof of citizenship must be submitted by the program rank order list deadline
