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Application for a Temporary Resident Visa – checklist
This checklist should be used in conjunction with the IMM 5484 Document Checklist for a
Temporary Resident Visa
Any document not in English or French must be accompanied by a translation
Failure to submit all required documentation may result in refusal or processing delays
False statements or submission of fraudulent documents will result in refusal
Accompanying spouse and children of all ages must submit their own application forms
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All applicants should submit the following documents:
Original, valid passport, as well as a photocopy of the biodata (photo) page. Include all
cancelled or expired passports, if applicable. The passport should be valid for the duration
of proposed travel, as the validity of visa cannot exceed the validity of the passport.
Minors travelling alone or with a person other than their parents or legal guardians
should have a letter of authorization signed by both parents and 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 from the non-accompanying parent or guardian.
A copy of the page of the passport or other government-issued identification
document showing the name, photo and signature of each non-accompanying
parent should be submitted with the application.
These documents should be available for presentation at the Canadian Port of
Entry.
If you have answered “yes” to any of the background information questions on the
application form, provide a completed and signed Schedule 1 form (Application for
Temporary Resident Visa – IMM 5257B) and include it with your application.
When submitting your completed and signed application form, be sure to include the
barcode page.
Please provide only photocopies of all documents, as we do not guarantee the return of
any original documents. However, note that we reserve the right to request the original
of any document provided.