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This is the list of documents you need to submit in order to apply. You cannot proceed until each file has been uploaded. Select the question mark button to learn more about each document.

Are you having difficulty downloading a form?

Versions of application forms for study permits and work permits dated November 2013 (11-2013), or later, and applications for temporary resident visas dated March 2014 (03-2014), or later, can only be uploaded to the IRCC Portal.

Note: You are responsible for ensuring that the documents you submit are correct. Carefully review the documents you have attached to this application. A decision concerning your application will be made based upon the information you submit. You will not be able to make changes to your application once it has been submitted. Please ensure that you scan and attach all relevant documents to your online submission.  Any documents received by mail related to this application will not be considered.

Application Form(s)

Application Form(s)

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Document Name

Instructions

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Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Made Outside of Canada (IMM5257)

(required)

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Help - Form: Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Made Outside of Canada (IMM5257)

Form: Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Made Outside of Canada (IMM5257)

Refer to the steps on completing the forms

Supporting Documents

Supporting Documents

Details

Document Name

Instructions

Options

Not Provided

Business Registration

(required)

Instructions - Document: Business Registration

Document: Business Registration

Business registration is an official registration or permit required by the federal, state, county, or local government to conduct business.

This document indicates the registered name of the business is, the business address and type of ownership, and it may also indicate who owns or operates it.

Not Provided

Representative's Submission Letter

(required)

Instructions - Document: Representative's Submission Letter

Document: Representative's Submission Letter

If you have indicated that you are using the services of a paid representative, provide the representative's submission letter.

This letter can be obtained from your paid representative, and must be attached to your application.

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Passport

(required)

Instructions - Document: Passport

Document: Passport

You must submit a legible copy of your valid travel document which you will use to travel.

If you have a passport, you must provide a copy of:

the page that shows your birth date and country of origin, and

any pages with stamps, visas or markings.

If you do not have a passport and must use another travel document, it must be issued by a government and include your:

name,

date of birth,

document number,

citizenship or residency status,

photo, and

expiry date (if applicable).

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Invitation Letter

(required)

Instructions - Document: Invitation Letter

Document: Invitation Letter

You must provide a letter of invitation from the person inviting you to Canada. The letter must be written by the host and should have specific information about the host and invitee.

The letter should state the purpose and length of the visit, the nature of the relationship between you and the host, the contact information of the host, etc.

If you are being invited to conduct business in Canada, a letter of invitation should be printed on the company's letterhead and include:

the host's full name, title and business contact information

a brief summary of the reason for the invitation, including details of the business or trade to be undertaken

the full names of all employees from your company who are being invited by your host

the intended duration and a detailed itinerary of the visit

a statement specifying who will be responsible for all travel-related expenses

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Use of Representative (IMM5476)

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Instructions - Document: Use of Representative (IMM5476)

Document: Use of Representative (IMM5476)

You must provide a completed Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476).

A representative (either paid or unpaid) can conduct business on your behalf.

In other words, a representative can obtain information on the status of an application, request file separation or transfer, provide updated information on your behalf, request that an action be taken by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or change an address.

You may only select one person to act as your representative.

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Digital photo

(required)

Instructions - Document: Digital photo

Document: Digital photo

Temporary residents (students, workers, visitors), Express Entry and Canadian citizenship certificate

The photo must show a full front view of the head and tops of shoulders, with the face in the middle of the photo.

Size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31mm and 36mm.

Image size: at least 420 x 540 pixels.

We accept JPEG or JPEG2000 format.

File size: approximately 240 kB, no more than 4 MB.

Image must be in colour (24 bits per pixel) in RGB colour space, the common output for most digital cameras.

Temporary residents and Express Entry

The final frame size of the photo must be at least 35mm x 45mm.

If you scan an existing photo, the minimum resolution must be 600 pixels per inch.

Canadian citizenship certificate

Final frame size of the photo must be 50mm x 70mm.

Upload a colour digital photo taken by a commercial photographer (We don't accept black and white photos).

Scanned photos are not accepted.

Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.

Don't use a smart phone to take the photo.

Don't change the digital photos in any way.

You must also upload the photographer's information (name, address and date the photo was taken) to the "Client Information" item, under Optional Documents. We accept the photographer's receipt or a text file.

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Purpose of Travel - Other

(required)

Instructions - Document: Purpose of Travel - Other

Document: Purpose of Travel - Other

You must submit proof that you are coming to Canada for a temporary visit.

Examples of what you can provide as proof:

A scanned copy of:

Your flight ticket departing Canada,

Your travel itinerary (e.g. places you will visit or stay, such as hotel booking),

Proof of a medical appointment.

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Travel History

(required)

Instructions - Document: Travel History

Document: Travel History

You must provide information on your valid visa from the United States as well as previous travel history. This can include copies of

your previous passports and/or visas (used within the last 10 years to travel outside your country)

entry and exit stamps

study and/or work permits that indicate your duration outside of your country

expired or valid visas

boarding passes

If you hold a valid visa from the United States, provide a clear, scanned copy of your visa. If you are living outside your country of citizenship, please submit a copy of your immigration status document for the country where you currently reside.  This could be a work permit, study permit, visa, or any other document that authorizes you to be in the country where you are living.

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General Education and Employment Form

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Instructions - Document: General Education and Employment Form

Document: General Education and Employment Form

A general Education and Employment form must be filled out by residents of China.

Not Provided

Proof of Means of Financial Support

(required)

Instructions - Document: Proof of Means of Financial Support

Document: Proof of Means of Financial Support

Temporary Residents

If you are visiting Canada, you must prove that you can support yourself and the family members who will be with you while you are in Canada. Provide as many of these documents as you can:

your bank statements for the past four months

a bank draft in convertible currency

pay stubs

an employment letter

proof of assets or business

proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees

tax reports, declarations or statements

proof of a student/education loan from a financial institution

a letter from the person or institution providing you with money

proof of funding paid from within Canada, if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program

proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada

Express Entry - Permanent Residents

If you are applying for permanent residence in Canada, you must provide an official letter issued by your financial institution indicating your financial profile. This must:

list of all your bank (chequing and savings) and investment accounts, the account numbers, dates each account was opened and the balance of each account over the past six months,

list all outstanding debts, such as credit cards and loans,

be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution, and include your name and the contact information of the financial institution (address, telephone number and e-mail address).

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Family Information (IMM5645)

(required)

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Instructions - Document: Family Information (IMM5645)

Document: Family Information (IMM5645)

You must complete the Family Information form. This form requests information about your spouse or common-law partner, your parents, your children, step children and adopted children, and your brothers and sisters (including step-siblings and half-siblings). This information will become part of your immigration record and may be used to verify your personal information in future applications.

Not Provided

Proof of Relationship

(required)

Instructions - Document: Proof of Relationship

Document: Proof of Relationship

You must provide proof of your relationship with your host or family member. This can include:

a marriage certificate

Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM5409)

a birth certificate

an official document naming you as a parent

a copy of the inside back cover of the inviter's passport showing the inviter's parents, if applicable

Optional Documents

Optional Documents

Details

Document Name

Instructions

Options

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Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada (IMM 5257)

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Instructions - Form: Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada (IMM 5257)

Form: Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada (IMM 5257)

You must provide a Schedule 1 declaration. A Schedule 1 declaration is a form with questions about your personal history. You will be asked to list information such as any affiliations with organizations and any military or government service.

Not Provided

Client Information

Instructions - Form: Client Information

Form: Client Information

If you would like to provide more information about your application that you have not already provided, you can attach a letter of explanation to your application.

Fees

Fees

Application

Quantity

Price (CAD) per unit

Total (CAD)

Visitor (includes SE, ME and EXT)

1

$100

$100

The fee shown is an estimate based on the fees in effect on the day that this Personal Reference Code is issued. The actual fees to be paid will be calculated on the date of submission.

Total Price (CAD)$100

Can I save my application and return to complete it later?

If you select the exit button, your information will be saved and you will return to your account main page.

You can continue your application at any time by logging into your account and selecting the e Application link under the In Progress section.

You have 60 days to submit your online application. The number of days remaining to submit your application appears on your account main page. If you do not submit your application within 60 days, it will automatically be deleted.

How do I upload my documents?

Please follow these guidelines when uploading your documents:

Your form(s) and document(s) must be in an electronic format.

Use one file for each document type. For example, if you are asked to provide multiple pages of your passport, you must scan and save all pages as one file.

You must upload every requested form and document. You will not be able to proceed to the next steps until you upload every form and document requested.

A "help" feature can provide you with more information about every form or document. The help text will appear below the list of documents.

The maximum size for each file is 4MB (four megabytes). We accept these file formats:

PDF (Portable Document)

JPG, TIFF, or PNG (Image)

DOC or DOCX (Microsoft Word Document)

My documents are too large to upload. How do I reduce the file size?

If your file is larger than 4MB, you will need to reduce the size. Here are some tips for reducing the size of your file:

PDF format

Recreate the PDF with Adobe Distiller set to "lowest file size".

Ensure that all images in the PDF are set to 96 DPI (dots per inch).

Remove all unnecessary images.

JPG format

Scan your document at a lower DPI.

Remove all empty space around the image.

Shrink the image.

Reduce the JPG image quality.

TIFF and PNG format

Scan your document at a lower DPI.

Crop the image to remove any empty space around it.

Shrink the image.

Save the file in JPG format instead.

DOC and DOCX format

Remove unnecessary images, formatting and macros. Save the file as a recent Word version.

Reduce the file size of the images before they are inserted in the document.

If it is still too large, save the file as a PDF.

Important: This information is for reference only and no immigration decision will be made based on your answers. If you choose to apply, your application will be considered by an immigration officer in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, without regard to any outcome you attain through this questionnaire. Read the full notice

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