Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
The main application for a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada — completed by foreign nationals who need a visa to enter as a visitor.
Who needs it
Foreign nationals from visa-required countries applying to visit Canada temporarily.
What this form collects
- Personal details and citizenship
- Passport or travel document
- National identity document
- Education and current occupation
- Details of the visit (purpose, duration, funds)
- Background and medical questions
Autofill IMM 5257 with Lexova
Instead of re-typing the same details into IMM 5257 by hand, your client answers one short bilingual intake. Lexova maps it into IMM 5257 — and every other IRCC form on the case — audit-clean, in English or French, and keeps them in sync.
Frequently asked questions
What is IMM 5257?+
IMM 5257 — Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa). The main application for a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada — completed by foreign nationals who need a visa to enter as a visitor.
Who completes IMM 5257?+
Foreign nationals from visa-required countries applying to visit Canada temporarily.
Can I complete IMM 5257 in English or French?+
Yes. IMM 5257 is an official bilingual IRCC form, and Lexova generates it audit-clean in either language from the same intake.
How do I fill out IMM 5257 faster?+
With Lexova, your client answers a short intake once and IMM 5257 is autofilled along with every other form on the case — no re-typing the same details.
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