Document Checklist Temporary Resident Canada Visa

IMMIGRATIONCanadaTable of ContentsDocument Checklist – Temporary residentvisaDocument Checklist – Parents andGrandparents Super VisaTemporary ResidentVisaLima Visa OfficeInstructionsThis application is made available free byImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipCanada and is not to be sold toapplicants.Cette trousse est égalementdisponible en françaisIMM 5874 E (02-2018)

Application for a Temporary Resident Visa – ChecklistComplete and place this checklist on top of your application.Since September 4, 2013, you may need to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photograph)and pay a biometric fee.You must include a certified translation with any document that is not English, French orSpanish.Travel plans are done at your own risk until you receive the approval of this application.Note: the submission of an application with the documents listed above does not guarantee theissuance of a visa.If your visa is approved, it is recommended to obtain an International medical Insurancecovering the entire period of your intended stay in Canada.IMPORTANT: It is responsibility of the applicant to submit all information necessary to fulfill therequirements for this type of visa.It is a serious offence to give false or misleading information on these forms. Theinformation and documentation you provide on your application is subject to verification.Canadian visas cannot exceed the validity of the passport.Failure to submit all required documentation may result in the refusal of your applicationor processing delays.All applicants should submit the following documents: Two photographs for each applicant. Signed, dated and taken in the past six (6)months. Write the name and birth date of the individual on the back.Valid passport or travel document valid for at least six (6) months from the date theapplication is submitted from each person requiring a visa. The validity of a visa cannot gobeyond the validity of the passport.Include all cancelled or expired passports, if applicable.If you do not reside in your country of citizenship, please provide your work permit ortemporary stay permit.If you have answered “yes” to any of the background information questions on theapplication form, provide a completed and signed Schedule 1 form (Application forTemporary Resident Visa – IMM 5257B) and include it with your application.Family Information Form IMM 5707, fully completed, dated and signed.1

Submit a COPY of the following items: Explain the purpose of your trip (as applicable) : details of your itinerary in Canada;provisional travel arrangements (airline or hotel booking);letter of invitation from the person or business you will visit;registration at a conference;letter from your employer.A letter from your employer granting leave of absence and including: your name, position and current salary;your employer’s name, address, telephone and fax number.If you are travelling on business, outline the purpose of your trip, and include thenames and addresses of the companies you will visit.If you are self-employed, provide evidence of your business (business registration,license and financial documents, tax declarations etc.).Proof of current studies – transcripts and a current letter from the educationalinstitution you are attending, indicating your dates of absence.If you are planning to visit a friend or relative, please provide a letter of invitation.If a minor is travelling with only one parent, custody documents and a notarizedauthorization to travel signed by the other non-accompanying parent is required.Minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or with a person other than their parentsor legal guardians should have a notarized authorization to travel signed by bothparents or legal guardians. It should also include the name of the adult who will beresponsible for the children in Canada.If a minor child intends to study in Canada for a period less than six months, the childmust submit the letter of acceptance from the institution where he / she will study and thecustodianship declaration IMM 5646 signed by both parents and by the adult who willbe responsible for the child in Canada. The age of majority is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba,Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan. The age of majority is 19 inBritish Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories,Nunavut and Yukon.Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses for the duration of your visit. Copies of bank statements or bank book covering the past three months Any additional relevant documentation (pay slips, tax declarations, propertyownership, proof of pension, investments, etc.) If you are not paying for your own trip, indicate how your trip will be funded.Submit supporting documentation, for example: parents’ bank statements; letterfrom employer covering costs; proof of employment and financial documents forhost in Canada* (employment letter, pay slips, T4 or Notice of Assessment, bankstatements), etc.*Note: Some hosts or sponsors may prefer not to provide their personal informationdirectly to the applicant for submission to the Visa Office. In this case, please enclose anote to this effect. Please be advised that this may lead to slower processing in some2

cases.Completed Military table. If you are or have been part of the military or police forces,fill out the military table which may be requested in advance tolima.immigration@international.gc.ca or at the visa application centre (VAC).Up-front medical examinations with a panel physician ONLY if you will stay inCanada for more than six months or if you will participate in any medical-related activity.Application for a Super Visa (Parents and Grandparents) –ChecklistHow does the parent and grandparent super visa differ from a visitorvisa?Currently, most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months when they first enter Canada.Visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension, and pay a new fee. With the parentand grandparent super visa, eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for upto two years without the need to renew their status.The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 yearsdepending on the validity of the passport. The key difference is that the Super Visa allows anindividual to stay for up to two years on each entry into Canada, while a 10-year multiple entryvisa (in those passports with a 10 year validity) would only have a status period for each entry ofsix months only.Complete and place this checklist on top of your application.Since September 4, 2013, you may need to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photograph)and pay a biometric fee.Any document that is not in English, French or Spanish must be accompanied by a certifiedtranslation.Travel plans are done at your own risk until you receive the approval of this application.Note: the submission of an application with the documents listed below does not guarantee theissuance of a visa.IMPORTANT: It is responsibility of the applicant to submit all information necessary to fulfill therequirements for this type of visa.It is a serious offence to give false or misleading information on these forms. Theinformation and documentation you provide on your application is subject to verification.Canadian visas cannot exceed the validity of the passport.Failure to submit all required documentation may result in the refusal of your applicationor processing delays3

All applicants should submit the following documents: Two photographs for each applicant. Signed, dated and taken in the past six (6)months. Write the name and birth date of the individual on the back.Valid passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from the date theapplication is submitted from each person requiring a visa. The validity of a visa cannot gobeyond the validity of the passport.Include all cancelled or expired passports, if applicable.If you do not reside in your country of citizenship, please provide your work permit ortemporary stay permit.Family Information Form IMM 5707, fully completed, dated and signed.If you have answered “yes” to any of the background information questions on theapplication form, provide a completed and signed Schedule 1 form (Application forTemporary Resident Visa – IMM 5257B) and include it with your application.Submit a COPY of the following items: Proof that your child or grandchild meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)minimum: Most recent copy of Notice of AssessmentMost recent copy of the T4 or T1Original letter from employer stating title, job description and salaryEmployment insurance pay stubsIf self-employed, a letter from an accountant confirming their annual incomeProof of other sources of income (pension statement, investments, etc.)Proof that you are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or apermanent resident of Canada (i.e. birth certificates)Letter of invitation from your child or grandchild that includes arrangements for careand support.If you are or have been part of the military or police forces, fill out the Military Tablewhich may be requested in advance to lima.immigration@international.gc.ca or at the visaapplication centre (VAC).A valid Canadian medical insurance coverage of CAD 100,000 minimum for atleast one yearUndergo upfront medical exams by contacting a panel physician.4

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host in Canada* (employment letter, pay slips, T4 or Notice of Assessment, bank statements), etc. *Note: Some hosts or sponsors may prefer not to provide their personal information directly to the applicant for submission to the Visa Office. In this case, please enclose a note to this effect. Please be advised that this may lead to slower processing in some . 3 cases. Completed Military table .