Completed "Application for a Temporary Resident Visa" (IMM 5257)

Fee payment in an acceptable format. Verify acceptable methods of payment with the Visa office responsible for your area.

Note: Visa offices cannot accept payment receipts from banks in Canada.

"Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union" (IMM 5409) (if applicable)

Valid passport (there must be one completely blank page other than the last page, available in each passport)

Photocopy of your current immigration document (if applicable) (e.g. study permit, work permit or temporary resident permit)

Proof of financial support

Photocopy of your valid return ticket (if you have one)

Any additional documents required by the responsible visa office