Canada lists 2 categories of foreigners exempt from taking citizenship test. Photo: GettySource: Getty ImagesWho is exempt from Canadian citizenship testAccording to the Canadian government, only two categories of applicants are automatically exempt from both the citizenship test and the language requirement. Applicants at the age of 55 and aboveFor everyone else between those ages, the standard rules apply. Canada citizenship test: Who qualifies for waiver? For adult applicants, a waiver can be requested for the test, the language requirement, or the oath of citizenship.