A clear, Pakistan-focused guide to the IMM 5257 — the official Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa). Learn where to download the free official form, how to fill every section correctly, and the mistakes that cause delays.
The IMM 5257 is an official Government of Canada form issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It is completely free and should always be downloaded from the official source — never pay any website to "unlock" or "fill" it. Open it on a computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader (it may not open on phones or tablets).
Note: EasyVisa.pk is an independent visa consultancy and is not affiliated with IRCC or the Government of Canada. We provide guidance only; the form itself is hosted and maintained by the Government of Canada.
IMM 5257 is the core application form for anyone applying for a Canada Visitor Visa from Pakistan. Here is what every applicant should know before filling it.
Anyone visiting Canada for tourism or sightseeing on a temporary resident visa.
Visiting family or friends living in Canada for a short stay.
Attending meetings, conferences, or trade events on a short-term basis.
Every person applying must complete their own separate IMM 5257 form.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents do not need this form.
Visa-exempt passport holders may need an eTA instead of a visitor visa.
Download the form from IRCC and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader on a computer.
Enter personal details exactly as shown on your passport (name, DOB, place of birth).
Complete visit details, passport info, contact, and answer all background questions honestly.
Click Validate to generate the barcode page, then save your completed copy.
Attach companion forms and submit. Applying online means you do not print or sign.
Names must match the passport exactly — no spelling differences or missing names.
Dates must follow the YYYY-MM-DD format used on the form.
Leave the UCI field blank if it is your first time applying.
Declare all countries lived in for more than six months in the last five years.
Paper applicants must sign; online applicants do not print or sign.
Always use the latest IMM 5257 version downloaded fresh from IRCC.
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