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General Information Common to All Applicants
Photograph Requirements


Two photographs of the applicant and each accompanying family member should be provided along with the application.

Other Information

Child under 18 must provide a notarized authorization signed by anyone of his parents or legal guardian, in case they travel without one or both parents or without a legal guardian. This should be available for presenting at the Canadian Port of Entry.

Only photocopies of all documents should be provided, as the visa authorities do not guarantee the return of any original documents. But the original documents should be presented as and when requested by the authority.

Documents in other languages must be translated in English or French.

Photograph Specifications

Photos should be identical & latest (taken within the last six months). They could either be black and white or color.

The photos should be clear and the background should be plain white or light-colored.
In case of digital photos, it should not have been altered in any way.
Face must be square to camera with neutral expression and mouth closed.
In case the specs worn, eyes should be clearly visible. The frame of the specs should not cover any part of eyes. But one cannot wear sunglasses,

Any hairpiece or cosmetic accessory should not disguise your normal appearance.
In case a head covering is worn due to religious reasons, the same should not obscure the facial features.

Medical Examination Requirements

Medical Examination is a must for all immigrants and some visitors before receiving visa.
Only a physician on Canada's list of Designated Medical Practitioners should do the Physical Examination. For list of Designated Medical Practitioners check from Internet site www.cic.ge.ca/english/ contacts / medical.html.

Porposed Duration Of Stay

The full front view of the head, with the 5 face in the middle of the photo must be shown, including the top of the shoulders.
Head size, from chin to crown, should be between 31 mm (11/4") and 36 mm (17/ 16").

Below 6 Months

More Than 6 Months

Visitors

Generally, No Medical

Medical Required

Students

Generally, No Medical

Medical Required

Workers

Medical Required

Medical Required

Frame Size: 35 mm X 45 mm (13/8" X 13/4")

Documents Required

Personal Information Form.
Representative form (IMM 5476) (if required) (See Annexure CAN-II)

Applicant's Personal documentation.

Business licenses, proof of employment/business ownership, partnership of the applicant and/ or spouse.
Letter of the Employer I School Authority to show that applicant(s) have been granted leave.

Proof of personal funds available to support the applicant and his family members during their stay and to enable each one of them to leave Canada, such as a bank statement, pay stubs, proof of employment etc.

IT Returns of the past two years.
Bank Statements / books / certificates.
Valid Passport or travel document guaranteeing re-entry to the issuing country.

Note: Cash, travelers cheques or credit cards are not accepted as proof of funds.

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