Does my spouse need a separate IMM 5645?

Each applicant aged 18 or over generally completes their own copy, so if your spouse is also applying, they complete their own form. Check your visa office checklist for specifics.

Do I sign IMM 5645 before uploading it?

Yes. Complete the form, download it, then sign and date it as the form directs before adding it to your online or paper application.

What is the difference between IMM 5645 and IMM 5707?

Both collect family information for temporary residence applications. IMM 5645 is used when applying from outside Canada, while IMM 5707 is the version for applicants already in Canada.

What if I have no siblings or children?

Do not leave the section blank. Write none or not applicable so the officer can see the section was not overlooked.

Immigration

Fill Out IRCC Form IMM 5645 Online

Family Information Form (Visitors, Students and Workers)

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

List family members when applying for a visitor visa, study permit or work permit from outside Canada.

Reviewed July 2026

How it works

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Fill it out in the editor. Click anywhere to type, add checkmarks and place your signature.
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Form IMM 5645, Family Information, accompanies most temporary residence applications made from outside Canada, including visitor visas, study permits, and work permits. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) uses it to understand an applicant's family ties both in Canada and at home.

IMM 5645 is a standard fillable PDF, so you can complete it right in the Universal PDF editor: type each family member's details into the official form, then download a clean, legible copy to sign and upload with your application. No extra software is required.

What is IMM 5645 used for

The form captures a snapshot of your immediate family: your spouse or common-law partner, parents, children, and siblings, along with their dates of birth, countries of residence, occupations, and whether each one will accompany you to Canada.

Visa officers weigh family ties when assessing whether a temporary resident is likely to leave Canada at the end of their stay, so this small form plays a real role in visitor visa, study permit, and work permit decisions.

Who files IMM 5645

Applicants applying from outside Canada include IMM 5645 when their document checklist calls for it, which is the case for most visa-required applicants.

Visitor visa applicants filing Form IMM 5257.
Study permit applicants filing Form IMM 1294.
Work permit applicants filing Form IMM 1295.
Each applicant aged 18 or over completes their own copy; a parent or guardian completes it for younger children when required.
Applicants already inside Canada use the in-Canada version, Form IMM 5707, instead.

How to fill out IMM 5645

Open the form in the Universal PDF editor and work through the three sections. Enter every person who fits a category, even if they are deceased or will not travel with you, and mark the accompanying box yes or no for each.

When every row is complete, download the finished PDF, sign and date it where required, and add it to your application package.

Section A covers you, your spouse or common-law partner, and your parents, including dates of birth, addresses, occupations, and marital status.
Section B lists your children: married, unmarried, adopted, and stepchildren, regardless of age or where they live.
Section C lists your brothers and sisters, including half and step siblings.
Write none or not applicable in sections that do not apply rather than leaving them blank.

Filing tips

Keep the details consistent with your main application form and your supporting documents; mismatched family information invites questions and delays. IRCC forms are version-pinned, so confirm the current version of IMM 5645 on the official page before you submit.

Include deceased parents or children with their details and an indication as instructed on the form.
Use the same name spellings that appear in passports and civil documents.
If a section has more rows than you need, leave the extra rows empty after writing your entries; if you need more rows, attach a labelled continuation sheet.
There is no separate fee for IMM 5645 itself; fees attach to the underlying visa or permit application, which you can confirm on the IRCC fee list.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. IMM 5645 asks for all immediate family members regardless of travel plans; you simply mark that they will not accompany you to Canada.

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