Application For Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

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This application includes the following items:

This application is for people who reside outside of Canada and need a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada for a temporary purpose such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or business trips.

Effective May 29, temporary residents currently in Canada with valid student or temporary foreign worker status must submit their application for a new temporary resident visa to the Case Processing Pilot Office in Ottawa (CPP‑O), or visa office that serves their country of nationality.

Check the list of countries and territories that require a visa.

All applicants must complete and sign their own individual form, including persons travelling as a family. Applicants who are under the age of 18 years must have their form signed by a parent or guardian.

Many visa offices have specific local instructions about which documents you must submit with your application. Consult the list of Canadian visa offices to find the office responsible for your country and what requirements and procedures you must follow when you apply.

Help:

The Application for a Temporary Resident Visa [IMM 5257] form is only supported by Adobe Reader 8.1 or higher, and can be completed and saved on a computer.

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

To ensure you submit all the pages of the form [IMM 5257] with your application package:

  • Click on the “Validate” button at the top or bottom of the form.
  • A fifth page with barcodes and a signature line will automatically be created.
  • Print, sign and date the form.
  • Place the barcode page (page 5 of 5) on the top of each individual package.

Find out more about the barcode form.

Printing Tips

  • Print on white, bond-quality and non-glossy paper
  • Use of a laser printer is recommended

Studying or working in Canada

Most visitors to Canada are not allowed to work or study in Canada without a permit.

If you require a study permit or a work permit, you must apply for it before coming to Canada. If you are visiting Canada and you want to apply to work or study, you must leave Canada and apply from your home country. In some cases, working or studying without a permit is allowed. For more information, see the following links:

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