Application for a temporary resident visa to visit Canada (Pilot project)

NEW: For applications submitted to the following canadian visa offices: Buffalo, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Washington D.C., you are now required to complete and submit the forms available on this page.

This application is for persons from designated countries who wish to visit Canada for a temporary purpose, such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or business trips.

To find out if you need a temporary resident visa, check the list of countries and territories whose citizens need a visa to enter Canada to visit, study or work temporarily.

Submit the application to a visa office at a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate abroad.

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This application includes the following items:

• Instruction Guide [IMM 5256P]
  > also in PDF format   PDF, 240 KB
• Application Form for a Temporary Resident Visa [IMM 5257 PILOT PROJECT]  PDF, 214 KB
• Application for Temporary Resident Visa [IMM 5257 SCHEDULE 1]  PDF, 84 KB
• Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union [IMM 5409]  PDF, 97 KB
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  PDF, 55 KB
• Document Checklist [IMM 5484]  PDF, 29 KB
• Visa application photograph specifications.