Family Information Form – Visitors, Students and Workers (IMM 5707)

Read the step by step instructions on how to complete the form.

Family Information (IMM 5707)

Who needs to fill out this form?

This form must be filled out by each person, 18 years of age or older, applying for a Temporary Resident Visa, a study or work permit outside Canada.

Section A

Write the personal details about:

• yourself;
  • If when selecting your marital status, you indicate that you are married, choose the option that corresponds to your situation:
    • Check “Yes” if you were physically present at the marriage ceremony
    • Check “No” if you were not physically present at the marriage ceremony
    • If you are married, select the option that corresponds to your situation:
      • Check “Yes” if your spouse was physically present at the marriage ceremony;
      • Check “No” if your spouse was not physically present at the marriage ceremony.

      Check “Yes” or “No” to indicate if the person will accompany you to Canada.

      Write: Family name and given name(s) (as shown on passport or travel document), name in native language (if applicable), date of birth, country or territory of birth (as shown on passport or travel document), present address (e.g. street name and number, city, country, postal code), marital status, and present occupation (job).

      If a person is deceased, write “deceased” under “Present address”, and write the city/town, country and the date they died.

      If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.

      You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not applicable” or “N/A”.

      Note: If you do not have a spouse, a common-law partner or conjugal partner, read “Note 1” at the end of Section A, then sign and date the declaration.

      Section B - Children

      Write the personal details about your children. It is very important that you list all of your children even if they are already permanent residents or citizens of Canada, regardless of age or place of residence. This includes:

      • married children;
      • adopted children;
      • children of your spouse (step-children) or common-law partner;
      • any of your children who have been adopted by others; and
      • any of your children who are in the custody of an ex-spouse, former common-law partner or other guardian.

      Check “Yes” or “No” to indicate if the person will accompany you to Canada.

      Write: relationship (e.g. son, adopted daughter), family name and given name (as shown on passport or travel document), name in native language (if applicable), date of birth, country or territory of birth (as shown on passport or travel document), present address (e.g. street name and number, city, country, postal code), marital status, and present occupation (job).

      If a person is deceased, indicate this under “Present address”, and write the city/town, country and the date they died.

      If not currently employed, please indicate if that person is retired, studying, etc.

      You must answer all questions. If a section does not apply to you, write “Not applicable” or “N/A”.

      If you require more space, please either add lines to the form by pressing the + button to the right or attach a separate sheet with the additional information.

      Note: If you do not have any children, check the box “I do not have any children” and read “Note 2” at the end of Section B, then sign and date the declaration.

      Section C - Declaration

      Validating the form

      Note: You should fill out your forms on a computer and validate them electronically to reduce mistakes and help you submit forms that are complete.

      If you have filled out the form on a computer, click on the “Validate” button located at the top of the form. Missing information will be identified by a pop-up window. If no information is missing, no window will appear, and it means the form is complete.

      Note: This form will not produce a barcode when it is validated.

      If you fill out your application by hand, you won’t be able to validate the form.