People residing in Canada
You must:
• be 65 or older;
• be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident at the time we approve your pension application; and
• have resided in Canada for at least 10 years after turning 18.
People residing outside Canada
You must:
• be 65 or older;
• have been a Canadian citizen or legal resident of Canada on the day before you left Canada; and
• have resided in Canada for at least 20 years after turning 18.
You must:
• be 65 or older;
• be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident at the time we approve your pension application; and
• have resided in Canada for at least 10 years after turning 18.
People residing outside Canada
You must:
• be 65 or older;
• have been a Canadian citizen or legal resident of Canada on the day before you left Canada; and
• have resided in Canada for at least 20 years after turning 18.