Applying for Canadian Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – IMM 5256)

Applying for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa – IMM 5256)

Use this guide to apply for: visitor visa, transit visa, super visa Table of Contents

?Overview

?Before you apply

?Step 1. Gather documents

?Step 2. Complete the application

?Step 3. Pay the fees

?Step 4. Submit the application

?What happens next?

?Need Help?

?Income Table

?Temporary Resident Visa application photograph specifications

This is not a legal document. For legal information, refer to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations or the Citizenship Act and Regulations, as applicable.

This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Overview

Application package

This application package consists of:

?an instruction guide, and

?the required forms.

The instruction guide is a tool that provides:

?the information you must know about this application before sending it to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and

?assistance with how to fill out the forms and the required supporting documents.

Read the instruction guide thoroughly and then fill out each of the applicable forms.

The forms are specifically designed with questions that will assist the processing of your application.

Symbols used in this guide

This guide uses the following symbols to indicate information of particular importance.

What you must do to have your application processed.

Important information that you need to be aware of in order to avoid delays or other problems.

Where to get more information.

Note:

Tips that will assist you with this application.

Before you apply

Who may use this application?

Use this application if you wish to apply for a temporary resident visa from outside Canada.

Note:The processing time of an application may vary from one visa office to another. Find out more about application processing times.

Who are Visitors?

Visitors are persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, and are legally authorized to enter Canada to:

?visit Canada on holiday (vacation),

?visit family,

?conduct business, etc.

Visitors are restricted in length of stay and subject to various conditions.

Do I need a Temporary Resident Visa?

Persons who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada may require a visa to enter Canada. The requirement for a visa also applies to temporary residents who are transiting in Canada. For more information, see our list of Countries and territories whose citizens require visas in order to enter Canada as visitors.

If you do not require a visa to enter Canada, you may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Find out if you need an eTA.

What is a Temporary Resident Visa?

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official document issued by a Canadian visa office that is placed in your passport to show that you have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident (either as a visitor, a student, or a worker).

Important information: You must obtain a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) before your departure. You cannot obtain one upon arrival in Canada.

What are the requirements you must meet for a TRV?

You must show the officer that you meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay. You must also:

?satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay,

?show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Canada and to return home,

?not intend to work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so,

?be law abiding and have no record of criminal activity,

?not be a risk to the security of Canada,

?provide any additional document requested by the officer to establish your admissibility, and

?be in good health (complete a medical examination if required).

What if I was previously granted permanent resident status?

If you have ever been granted permanent residence or landed immigrant status in Canada, you may still be a permanent resident. CIC cannot issue you a TRV if you are a permanent resident.

You may instead want to apply for Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad). If you meet the requirements for a travel document, you can return to Canada as a permanent resident.

If you no longer want to be a permanent resident, or if you know you do not meet the requirements to keep your permanent resident status, you can voluntarily give up (renounce) your permanent resident status in order to apply for a TRV.

Voluntary Renunciation of PR status applications must be sent in a separate envelope by mail to the CIC visa office.

We recommend that you apply for Voluntary Renunciation of your PR status first, and apply for your TRV once you receive the approval of your Voluntary Renunciation.

Entry to Canada

Important information: Entry to Canada is a privilege, not a right.

You must meet the necessary requirements and you may need a Temporary Resident Visa.

Family members

Your family members include your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children and any children that are their dependent children.

Spouse

Refers to either of the two persons (opposite or same sex) in a marriage legally recognized in the country in which it took place, as well as in Canada.

Proxy, telephone, fax, internet and similar forms of marriage where one or both parties were not physically present are no longer

considered as valid spousal relationships under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. For more information, consult

Operational Bulletin 613.

Common-law partner

Refers to a person who is living in a conjugal relationship with another person (opposite or same sex), and has done so continuously for a period of at least one year. A conjugal relationship exists when there is a significant degree of commitment between two people.

This can be shown with evidence that the couple share the same home, support each other financially and emotionally, have children

together, or present themselves in public as a couple.

Common-law partners who have been in a conjugal relationship for at least one year but are unable to live together or appear in public together because of legal restrictions in their home country or who have been separated for reasons beyond their control (for example, civil war or armed conflict) may still qualify and should be

included on the application.

Dependent children

Refers to the children of the applicant and those of the spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.

They must be:

?under the age of 19 and not have a spouse or common-law partner, or

?19 years of age or older and unable to be financially self-sufficient since before the age of 19 due to a physical or mental condition.

Dependent child of a dependent child

Refers to children of dependent children of the applicant and those of the spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.

Do I have to apply separately for my family members?

Family members must complete their own application forms. However, you may send their application forms along with yours in the same envelope and use one payment receipt for the total amount.

See section "Pay the Fee".

Your spouse or common-law partner and children must meet all of the requirements for temporary residence in Canada.

Are there medical requirements

You and your family members may be required to undergo a medical examination in order to come to Canada. Find out more by checking the Medical examination requirements for temporary residents.

You may either:

?undergo an upfront medical examination by contacting a Panel Physician; or

?wait until your application is reviewed and medical instructions are provided to you by the visa office.

Get the instructions to complete the medical examination.

Note:When medical results are submitted up-front, routine cases benefit from faster processing since CIC does not have to request them at a later date. If you choose to have an upfront medical exam, you must submit proof that you completed the medical examination with your application. Failure to do so may result in processing delays.

Are there biometric requirements?

You and your family members may be required to appear in person to have your fingerprints and photograph (biometric information) taken at a biometric collection service point.

All family members who require their fingerprints and photograph taken and who are applying together should go to the same biometric collection service point.

Find out if you are required to provide biometrics.

Important information

You must not have your biometric fingerprints and photo taken before you submit your application. You can have your biometrics collected:

?after you submit your application and have received a biometric instruction letter which will direct you to a list of points of service you may choose from;

or

?at the same time as you are submitting your application in person at a Visa Application Centre (VAC).

Can I work or study during my stay in Canada?

Visitors are not allowed to work or study in Canada unless they are authorized to do so under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. In many cases, a work or study permit will be required.

A temporary resident may also take a program of study up to six months duration without having to obtain a study permit.

Information on Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

About the Super Visa

On November 4, 2011, CIC announced a temporary pause on all new sponsorship applications for the parents and grandparents category. With the introduction of this pause, CIC implemented a long-term Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for applicants seeking to visit their child or grandchild who is either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

The single or multiple-entry Super Visa allows visitors to stay for a period of up to two years.

Important information: Applicants who do not require a visa must also submit an application to the visa office.

Who may apply for a Super Visa?

To apply for the Super Visa you must either be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

Note:You cannot include your dependent children in this application. Only your spouse or common-law partner is eligible to accompany you under this provision.

What must I do to obtain a SuperVisa?

In order to obtain a Super Visa, you will need to apply at a visa office and provide:

evidence of the parent or grandparent relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident you wish to visit (e.g. birth certificate, baptismal certificate or other official

documents naming you as parent),

? a letter of invitation from your child or grandchild which includes arrangements for care and support,

?proof from your child or grandchild that he meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)

?proof that you have private medical insurance valid for a minimum of one year from a Canadian insurance company and that:

o covers health care, hospitalization and repatriation,

o provides a minimum coverage of $100 000, and

o is valid for each entry to Canada and be available for review by a port of entry officer.

Note: you may be required to appear in person to have your biometric fingerprints and photo (biometric information) taken at a biometric collection service point.

Note: You will be required to undergo a medical examination.

What must my child or grandchild do to meet the LICO minimum?

You child or grandchild’s income must meet or exceed the minimum necessary, as identified annually in the Income Table.

In the letter of invitation he must calculate his family size. This factor determines the amount of income required of him to provide care and support for you and your spouse, if applicable. He may use the table below to calculate the family size:

1.Your child or grandchild counts:

o Himself

o His spouse or common-law partner,

o His dependent children,

o any person he may have sponsored previously and for whom the sponsorship agreement and undertaking are still in effect.

2.He counts the number of persons he will be supporting:

o You, and

o Your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable.

3.He adds the number of persons covered by steps 1 and 2. The total represents his family

size.

4.He looks at the LICO in the Income Table in this guide to determine if he meets the

minimum required for his family size.

5.To demonstrate that he meets the minimum income required, your child or grandchild

may include one of the documents listed in the Document Checklist (IMM 5484).

Note: If your child and grandchild does not meet the LICO minimum, his spouse or common-law partner can assist by also providing a letter of invitation with one of the documents listed in the Document Checklist (IMM 5484).

Step 1. Gather documents

What documents are required?

If you are outside of Canada, use the Document Checklist(IMM 5484) (PDF, 319.47 KB) to assist you in gathering the required documents to submit your application.

Some visa offices may require additional supporting documents specific to your country. For further information on these requirements, visit our website under List of countries and corresponding Canadian visa offices.

If you are inside Canada, you must use the Document checklist –Applicants in Canada (IMM 5721) (PDF, 209.14 KB) to gather the documents required to submit your application to the Case Processing Centre – Ottawa (CPC-O).

Important information: If you do not provide all the requested

information or documents, the processing of your application could be delayed.

Minors travelling alone

Minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or with a person other than their parents or legal guardians should have a letter of authorization, preferably in English or French, signed by both parents or legal guardians. It should also include the name of the adult who will be responsible for the children in Canada.

Minors travelling with only one parent or legal guardian should have a letter of authorization, preferably in English or French, from the non accompanying parent or guardian.

Translation of documents

Any document that is not in English or French must be accompanied by:

?the English or French translation; and

?an affidavit from the person who completed the translation; and

? a certified copy of the original document.

Translations may be done by a person who is fluent in both languages (English or French and the unofficial language). If the translation is not provided by a member in good standing of a provincial or territorial organization of translators and interpreters in Canada, the translation must be accompanied by an affidavit swearing to the accuracy of the translation and the language proficiency of the translator.

The affidavit must be sworn in the presence of:

In Canada:

? a notary public

? a commissioner of oaths Note 1

? a commissioner of taking affidavits Note 1

Outside of Canada:

? a notary public Note 2

Notes

Note 1

Authority to certify varies by province and territory.Consult your local provincial or territorial authorities.

Return to note 1 referrer

Note 2

Authority to administer oaths varies by country.Consult your local authorities.

Return to note 2 referrer

Important information: Translations must not be done by the

applicants themselves nor by members of the applicant’s family. Family member is defined as being a: parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, common-law partner, grandparent, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew and first cousin.

Note: An affidavit is a document on which the translator has sworn, in the presence of a person authorized to administer oaths in the country in which the translator is living, that the contents of their translation are a true translation and representation of the contents of the original document. Translators who are certified members in good standing of one of the provincial or territorial organizations of translators and interpreters of Canada do not need to supply an affidavit.

Step 2. Complete the application

Filling out the application

The following are the forms that must be filled out and submitted:

?Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257) (PDF, 424.94 KB)

?Family Information (IMM 5645 or IMM 5707)

?Document Checklist (IMM 5484) (PDF, 319.47 KB)

?Document Checklist – Applicants in Canada (IMM 5721) (PDF, 209.14 KB), if applicable ?Schedule 1 – Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257 – Schedule 1) (PDF, 370.07 KB), if applicable

?Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409) (PDF, 636.51 KB), if applicable ?Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) (PDF, 648.31 KB), if applicable

Note: You may be required to complete additional supporting documents upon request of a visa officer.

Important information: It is a serious offence to give false or

misleading information on these forms. The information you provide on your application is subject to verification.

Important information

Be complete and accurate

Complete all sections. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not Applicable” or “NA”, except for your name (last name and given name[s]). Refer to questions 1 and 2 under “Personal Details” section for further instructions.

If your application is incomplete it will be returned to you and this will delay the processing of your application.

If you need more space for any section, print out an additional page containing the appropriate section, complete it and submit it along with your application.

Application for Temporary Resident Visa (IMM 5257)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by each person applying for a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada.

Note

Completing the form

You must answer all the questions on this application form unless indicated otherwise.

Download and fill out the application form on a computer.

You also have the option of saving your form and completing it later.

Note: Completing the form electronically is easier and reduces the risk of errors that can slow down the application process.

In order to help you fill out the application form, read and follow the questions below.

Question 1

Type your universal client identification number (UCI), if known. Otherwise, leave it blank.

If this is your first time dealing with CIC you will not have a UCI.

Question 2

From the list, select the language (English or French) in which you would like to receive your service.

Question 3

From the list, select the type of visa you are applying for:

?Visitor visa: official document issued by a visa office that is placed in the

passport which allows you to seek entry to Canada.

Note: This visa may also be used for repeated entries into

Canada from the USA or St. Pierre and Miquelon provided you

do not enter any other country. Such entries must occur within

the time validated for your stay in Canada.

?Transit Visa: is required for persons travelling through Canada for less than 48 hours on their way to another country.

Note: To obtain a transit visa you must provide specific

evidence of your travel itinerary from your transportation

company or travel agent.

Personal Details

Question 1

Full name

Type your family name (surname) as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials.

Note: If you do not have a family name on your passport, travel or identity document, enter all your given name(s) here and leave the given name field blank.

Type all of your given name(s) (first, second, or more) as it

appears on your passport, travel or identity document (even if the name is misspelled). Do not use initials.

Note: If you do not have a given name on your passport, travel or identity document, leave this field blank. Do not enter“*”, “Not applicable” or “NA”.

Question 2

Nick names/Alias

Check the box to indicate if you ever used any other name. This could include your birth name, maiden name, married name, nick name, etc.

If you checked “Yes”, type any other family name that you have ever used.

If you checked “Yes”, type any other given name (first, second, or more) that you have ever used.

Question 3

From the list, select your sex (male, female or unknown).

Question 4

Indicate your date of birth. If your complete date of birth is

unknown, please use ‘*’ (star sign/asterisk) to fill in the spaces for the year, month or day, where applicable.

Question 5

Type your city or town of birth.

From the list, select your country of birth.

Question 6

From the list, select your country of citizenship. To be a citizen of a country means that you were either born in that country (in most cases) or have been granted citizenship by that country. If you have dual citizenship, select the country that issued the

passport you will be using for this trip.

Question 7

From the list, select the appropriate information to indicate:

The name of your country of residence. Your country of residence is the country in which you are living, provided that you have been lawfully admitted to that

country.

?Your immigration status in that country (indicate one of the following):

o Citizen

o Permanent resident

o Visitor

o Worker

o Student

o Other

o Protected Person

o Refugee Claimant

?Other: This section must be completed if you selected “Other” as a status,

?The dates (From – To) you have been living in your country of residence. Question 8

Check the box to indicate whether you have lived in any country other than your country of citizenship or your current country of

residence for more than six (6) months in the past five (5) years.

If you checked “Yes”, from the list select the appropriate

information to indicate the following:

?The name of the country you lived in,

?Your immigration status for the time you were in that country:

o Citizen

o Permanent resident

o Visitor

o Worker

o Student

o Other

o Protected Person

o Refugee Claimant

?Other: This section must be completed if you selected “Other” as a status,

?The dates (From – To) you were living in that country.

Question 9

Check the box to indicate if you are applying from your current

country of residence.

If you checked “No”, select the appropriate information from the list to indicate:

?The name of the country where you are applying from,

?Your immigration status in that country by choosing one of the following:

o Citizen

o Permanent resident

o Visitor

o Worker

o Student

o Other

o Protected Person

o Refugee Claimant

?Other: This section must be completed if you selected “Other” as a status,

?The dates (From – To) that you have been living in that country.

Note: If you are not a citizen of the country where you are making your application, you must provide proof of your legal status when you submit your application.

Question 10

1.From the list, choose your current marital status:

Annulled Marriage

This is a marriage that is legally declared invalid. An annulment can also be a declaration by the Catholic Church that the marital union did not have a binding force.

Common-

Law

This means that you have lived continuously with your partner in a marital-type relationship for a minimum of one year.

Divorced

This means that you are officially separated and have legally ended your marriage.

Legally Separated

This means that you are married, but no longer living with your spouse.

Married

This means that you and your spouse have had a ceremony that legally binds you to each other. Your marriage must be legally recognized in the country where it was performed and in Canada.

Single

This means that you have never been married and are not in a common-law relationship.

Widowed

This means that your spouse has died and that you have not re-married or entered into a common-law relationship.

2.Enter the date (year, month and day) you were married or you entered into your

current common-law relationship.

3.Type the family name(s) and given name(s) of your current spouse or

common-law partner.

Note:If you are in a common-law union, you must also complete the Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409) form and

include it with your application.

Question 11

Check the box to indicate whether you have previously been married or in a common-law relationship. If you checked “Yes”, provide the:

?Family name(s),

?Given name(s),

?Date of birth,

?Type of relationship:

o Common-law, or

o Married.

?Dates (From – To) for which you were in the relationship with your previous spouse/common-law partner.

Languages

Question 1

1.From the list, select your native language (mother tongue).

2.If your native language is not English or French, select from the list the one you

would most likely use.

o Both

o English

o French

o Neither

3.From the list, select English, French or both as your language of communication:

o English

o French

o Both

o Neither

4.Check Yes or No to indicate if you have taken a test from a designated testing

agency to assess your proficiency in English or French.

Note: You are not required to provide evidence of language

proficiency to submit your application. However, language testing may be requested at a later date to further assess your application.

Passport

Question 1

Type your passport, travel or identity document number. Make sure there is no space between each number and/or letter.

Question 2

From the list, select the name of the country that issued your

passport, travel or identity document.

Question 3

Enter the date your passport, travel or identity document was

issued.

Question 4

Enter the date your passport, travel or identity document will

expire.

Contact Information

Question 1

Indicate your current mailing address (where information should be mailed) by typing the following information:

?Post Office Box (P.O. Box) number, if applicable. If you do not indicate post office box, the Street number must be provided.

?Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable

?Street number (No.), if applicable. This must be provided if you did not type in a P.O. Box

?Street name, if applicable

?City or Town

?From the list, select the Country of your current mailing address.

?Province or State

?Postal code/zip code

?District, if applicable.

Note:All correspondence will go to this address unless you provide your e-mail address.

If you wish to have a representative who can conduct business on your behalf, you must provide their email and mailing address(es) in this section and complete the Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) form.

For more information read the “Use of a Representative” section in this guide.

Question 2

Check the box to indicate whether your residential address (where you live) is the same as your mailing address. If “No”, type the following information:

?Apartment (Apt.) or Unit, if applicable

?Street Number (No.)

?Street Name

?City or Town

?Country

?Province or State

?Postal Code/zip code

?District, if applicable.

Question 3

Check the appropriate box to indicate if the telephone number is from Canada/the United States (US) or Other (any other country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

?Residence (home)

?Cellular (cell/mobile)

?Business (work)

Type your telephone number including the country code,

area/regional codes, etc.

If you have an extension number, write it after your phone number under “Ext.”

Question 4

Check the appropriate box to indicate if your additional telephone number is from Canada/the United States or Other (any other

country).

From the list, select the type of telephone:

?Residence (home)

?Cellular (cell/mobile)

?Business (work)

Type your telephone number including the country code,

area/regional codes, etc.

If you have an extension number, write it after your phone number under “Ext.”

Question 5

Check the appropriate box to indicate if the facsimile (fax) number is from Canada and United States or Other (any other country).

If applicable, type your facsimile (fax) number, including country code, area/regional codes, etc.

Question 6

If applicable, type your e-mail address using a format similar to the following: name@61daf0d1844769eae009ede2

Note:By indicating your e-mail address, you are hereby authorizing transmission of correspondence including file and personal

information to be sent electronically to you at the address

provided.

Details of Visit to Canada

Question 1

1.From the list, indicate the purpose of your visit to Canada:

o Business

o Tourism (includes family visit)

o Short-term studies (course or program of six months or less)

o Returning student

o Returning worker

o Super Visa — Parents and grandparents

o Other (medical visit, transit, etc.)

o Family Visit

o Other

Note:If you selected “other” in question 1a), provide

details in 1b)

2.Provide details.

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