Visa

Do you need a visa?

Please check first if you are exempted from acquiring a visa:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp#exemptions

If you are not exempted from a visa, then please use the following information:

Document Checklist:

This checklist will aid in verifying that all necessary documents are submitted. It

facilitates the application process and helps avoid missing information.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5484E.PDF

Links to Visa Application forms:

Note: Italicized points do not apply in your case, please check with your embassy:

• The Application for a Temporary Resident Visa:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5257E.PDF

• Family Information form:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5645E.PDF

• Schedule 1: Application for temporary resident visa made outside Canada

(if applicable):

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5257B_1.PDF

• Statutory declaration of common-law union form (if applicable): 

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5409E.PDF 

• Use of a Representative form (if applicable):

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5476E.PDF

Steps for applying for a Temporary Resident Visa outside Canada:

This link provides details on how to fill out each section in the application forms. It is

extremely helpful to clarify the forms and avoid errors in filling them out:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5256E.PDF

This link details different processing time ranges depending your location.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp/visitors.asp

Other Required Documents for Visa Application:

• Valid Passport.

• 2 personal photographs:

Photograph and Head size specifications (for the 2 photos) can be found at:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5476E.PDF

Note: Please include the name and date of birth on the back of each photo.

• Fee payment: Please look at Step 3: “pay the fees” section of this link to know what

are the acceptable payment forms. Please also double check with the visa office

responsible for your location:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5256E.PDF

• Explanation of the purpose of the trip:

Upon registration, you will be sent a letter to present to the Canadian Visa officer to

inform them of your attendance. The Canadian Immigration office has been notified

of our summit

• Other additional documents if requested by the visa office in your area