IMM 5707: How to Fill Out the Family Information Form for Visitors, Students and Workers (2026)

IMM 5707 is the family information form you complete when you apply for a Canadian visitor visa, study permit or work permit from outside Canada. Every applicant 18 or older fills out their own copy, listing their spouse or partner, parents and children. It is a sworn declaration, so accuracy matters as much as completeness.

That last point is the whole game. Section C is a declaration you sign, and the officer reads your IMM 5707 next to your main application. If the family details here contradict what you wrote elsewhere, an officer can question your credibility, send a procedural fairness letter, or refuse the application. Getting the family information wrong is not a paperwork slip; it is exactly the kind of inconsistency that leads to a work permit misrepresentation finding. You can download the current form and read IRCC's step-by-step instructions on the official IMM 5707 form page.

Who needs to fill out IMM 5707?

According to IRCC, IMM 5707 must be filled out by each person 18 years of age or older who is applying for a Temporary Resident Visa, a study permit or a work permit from outside Canada. That means a family of four applying together may submit several copies: the two adults each complete their own, while children under 18 do not.

If you are applying for a visitor visa, IMM 5707 accompanies your IMM 5257 visitor visa application. Study permit applicants pair it with their study permit forms, and workers applying from abroad submit it with the IMM 1295 work permit application made outside Canada. Always use whichever form your specific application guide or document checklist names.

What information IMM 5707 asks for

The form has three sections, and IRCC uses them to cross-check your family against every other document in your file.

Section A covers you, your spouse or common-law or conjugal partner, and both parents. For each person, list the family and given names exactly as they appear on the passport, name in native language where applicable, date of birth, country of birth, present address, marital status and occupation, and check whether they will accompany you to Canada. If you are married, you also indicate whether you were physically present at the ceremony. No spouse or partner? Read Note 1, then sign and date.

Section B is your children, and this is where applicants slip. List all of them regardless of age, location or status, even if they are already Canadian permanent residents or citizens: married children, adopted children, step-children, children adopted by others, and any child in the custody of an ex-partner or other guardian. No children? Check the "I do not have any children" box and read Note 2.

Section C is the declaration you sign and date. Mark a deceased person as "deceased" with the city, country and date of death, and write "N/A" for anything that does not apply rather than leaving a field blank.

How to fill out and validate IMM 5707

Follow these steps to complete the form the way IRCC expects:

1. Open the form on a computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader version 10 or higher. IRCC warns the form may not open on tablets or phones.

2. Complete Sections A and B, answering every question. Match every name and date of birth to the passport and to your main application form.

3. Sign and date the Section C declaration.

4. Click the "Validate" button at the top of the form. A pop-up flags any missing information; if nothing pops up, the form is complete.

One detail trips people up: IMM 5707 does not produce a barcode when you validate it. That is normal for this form, so do not go looking for one. If you fill the form out by hand, you cannot validate it electronically, which is why completing it on a computer is the safer route.

IMM 5707 vs IMM 5645 and IMM 5406: which one do you use?

IRCC publishes more than one family information form, and the names look almost identical. IMM 5707 is the version for temporary residence, meaning visitors, students and workers applying from outside Canada. The IMM 5645 family information form and the IMM 5406 additional family information form are used in other application streams, including permanent residence.

Here is the rule that keeps you out of trouble: use only the form named in your own application guide or document checklist, and do not swap one for another because it looks similar or because a friend used a different one. The wrong form in the package can bounce your application back before an officer even reads it.

Not sure which married adult child, step-child or deceased parent belongs on your IMM 5707? Ask in the comments below, keep it general, and for advice on your own case use a consultation.

From our filing desk

The mistakes we see on family information forms are almost never dramatic. They are quiet omissions: a parent who passed away years ago left off entirely, an adult child living overseas who "did not seem relevant," a spouse listed with a slightly different date of birth than on the passport. Officers are not trying to catch you in a lie, but they do compare this form against your passport, your main application and, later, any permanent residence application you file. When the numbers or names do not line up, the file slows down and your credibility takes the hit.

The fix costs nothing but attention: list everyone, completely, and make every detail match your other documents to the letter. If you are unsure whether someone belongs on the form, the safe answer is almost always to include them with a clear note. This kind of cross-checking is routine work for a licensed RCIC, and it is one of the cheapest forms of insurance in an application.

Not sure which family information form your guide actually asks for, or whether your household is "complicated" in IRCC's eyes? That is a 30-minute question, and Ansari Immigration's licensed RCIC will give you a straight answer, not a pitch ($80). You can ask before you file.

Why IMM 5707 matters for your immigration application

A family information form feels like a formality, which is exactly why it is dangerous. It follows you across applications: the family you declare on a study permit today can be checked against what you declare when you apply for permanent residence years later. A consistent IMM 5707 protects future you. Whether you are applying for a visitor visa, a study permit or a work permit, treat this form with the same care as the application it supports.

Frequently asked questions about IMM 5707

Do I need to sign the IMM 5707 family information form?

Yes. Section C is a declaration that you must sign and date. If you complete the form on a computer, fill in everything first, then sign. An unsigned form is treated as incomplete.

How do I fill out IMM 5707 for a Canada visitor visa?

Complete Sections A and B with details for yourself, your spouse or partner, your parents and all of your children, matching every name and date of birth to your passport. Then sign Section C and validate the form. Submit it alongside your visitor visa application, not on its own.

Does IMM 5707 produce a barcode when I validate it?

No. IRCC states that this form does not generate a barcode when validated. If no pop-up appears after you click "Validate," the form is complete. The absence of a barcode is expected and not an error.

What is the difference between IMM 5707 and IMM 5645?

Both are family information forms, but they are used in different application streams. IMM 5707 is for visitors, students and workers applying from outside Canada. Use whichever form your specific application guide or document checklist names, and do not substitute one for the other.

Do I list children who are already Canadian citizens or permanent residents?

Yes. You must list all of your children on IMM 5707 regardless of their age, where they live, or their immigration status, including children who are already Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Related Posts

• IMM 5645: How to Fill Out the Family Information Form for Canada: the companion family information form used in other application streams, and how it differs from IMM 5707.

• IMM 5406: How to Fill Out the Additional Family Information Form (2026): what the additional family information form asks for and the errors that most often derail it.

• IMM 5257: How to Fill Out the Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) Application Form in Canada: the main visitor visa application that IMM 5707 accompanies.

Get your forms checked before you submit

Three signs your IMM 5707 deserves a professional read: a complicated marital or custody situation, family details that differ across your forms, or a prior refusal anywhere. Whatever the situation, it has likely crossed this desk before, 6,000+ cases since 2019. Ansari Immigration handles temporary residence files from start to finish, with flat fees quoted upfront and additional family members quoted separately. Book a 30-minute consultation ($80) to have your forms checked, and if one section still has you stuck, tell us which in the comments (no personal details). Book your consultation with Ansari Immigration.

This article is for general information only. It is not legal advice. Program criteria, requirements, processing times, and selection approaches can change without notice. Always confirm details on official government websites or consult a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for advice specific to your situation.