If you are living in Canada, you must:
- Be 65 years old or older.
- Be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident at the time we approve your OAS pension application.
- Have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18.
If you are living outside Canada, you must:
- Be 65 years old or older.
- Have been a Canadian citizen or a legal resident of Canada on the day before you left Canada.
- Have resided in Canada for at least 20 years since the age of 18.
Social Insurance Number
For example:
- confirmation of SIN letter
- plastic SIN card (non-expired)
If you did not receive any letter about the Old Age Security pension the month after you turned 64, contact Old Age Security to find out if you need to apply.
If Old Age Security informs you that you need to submit an application, follow the instructions on this page.