{"id":62792,"date":"2026-11-10T14:36:23","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/?p=62792"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:36:23","slug":"custodianship-declaration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/fr\/custodianship-declaration\/","title":{"rendered":"Custodianship Declaration: A Guide to IMM 5646"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"62792\" class=\"elementor elementor-62792\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40522da8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40522da8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7721e245\" data-id=\"7721e245\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1270ee6 elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1270ee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;collapse_subitems&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet_extra&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1270ee6\" class=\"elementor-toc__body elementor-toc__list-items--collapsible\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-186fbda8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"186fbda8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custodianship declaration helps show who will care for a minor studying in Canada when their parents or legal guardians are not accompanying them. If your child needs a custodian, completing IMM 5646 correctly is part of preparing their study permit application.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The form is only one part of the arrangement. You also need a suitable person who understands the responsibility and can provide practical support.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Quick Answer<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child under 17 who comes to Canada to study without a parent or legal guardian generally needs a custodian. For students aged 17 up to the provincial or territorial age of majority, an immigration officer can request one based on their circumstances.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The custodian must live in Canada, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and be at least 19.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMM 5646 has two declaration pages. The custodian signs their page before a notary in Canada. The parents or legal guardians sign their page before a notary in their home country. Submit both completed pages where required.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Why This Matters<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a school does not answer who will support your child after arrival.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before agreeing to an arrangement, discuss everyday situations:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can the school contact if your child needs help?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who will respond in an emergency?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will the custodian stay in contact with your child and your family?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens if the custodian becomes unavailable?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear answers help you choose someone who can carry out the role, rather than simply provide a signature.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Is a Custodianship Declaration?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custodianship declaration records the care arrangement between a minor student\u2019s parents or legal guardians and their custodian in Canada.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The form commonly used for this purpose is IMM 5646. It helps IRCC assess whether appropriate support is in place during the child\u2019s studies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing the form does not give the child permission to study or enter Canada. Check the requirements for your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/minor-child-study-permit\/\"> <b>child\u2019s study permit<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> separately.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custodianship for immigration purposes is also different from a court appointment granting legal guardianship. Do not assume signing IMM 5646 transfers all parental rights to the custodian.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When Does a Student Need a Custodianship Declaration?<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Children Under 17 Studying Without a Parent<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child under 17 generally needs a custodian if neither a parent nor a legal guardian accompanies them.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a 15-year-old planning to attend a Canadian secondary school while both parents remain abroad will normally need an appropriate custodianship arrangement.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Students Aged 17 Until the Age of Majority<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custodianship is assessed individually for older minors. An officer may consider the student\u2019s independence, level of study, access to family support and other circumstances.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning 17 does not mean a custodian can never be requested.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The age of majority is 18 in some provinces and territories and 19 in others. Check the destination rather than assuming the same age applies throughout Canada.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Students Accompanied by a Parent<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custodianship declaration is not normally required when at least one parent accompanies the child throughout their studies. For the parent\u2019s separate immigration arrangements, see our guide to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/accompanying-child-studying-canada\/\"> <b>travelling with a parent<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Custodianship Declaration: Who Can Be a Custodian?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRCC\u2019s study permit guide says the custodian must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be at least 19 years old.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reside in Canada.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed custodian must also be able to provide the care and support involved. IRCC\u2019s guidance expects them to live within a reasonable distance of the student\u2019s intended home and school.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An eligible relative or family friend may be an option. What matters is whether the person meets the requirements and can perform the role.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before choosing someone, discuss availability, location, communication and responsibilities. Being a trusted family contact is a useful starting point, but practical arrangements still need attention.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Is a Homestay Host Automatically a Custodian?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that arranging accommodation also appoints a custodian.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask the school or accommodation provider exactly what their service includes. If the host will also act as custodian, confirm that they meet the requirements and will complete the necessary declaration.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a school may arrange a room with a host family while a different person provides custodianship support. Everyone should understand their role.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request written details of any paid service, including what happens during holidays, emergencies or a change of accommodation.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Do You Complete the Custodianship Declaration?<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>1. Download IMM 5646 From IRCC<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the version available through the official Government of Canada website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download and save the form to a computer. IRCC recommends opening it in Adobe Acrobat Reader because some forms do not display properly in a browser or on a mobile device.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a preview only shows a loading message, follow the download instructions before assuming the form is broken.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>2. Agree on the Care Arrangement<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm who will act as custodian and where the child will live and study.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the information with everyone involved before arranging notarisation. Correcting an address or replacing a custodian later can create extra work.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>3. Complete the Custodian\u2019s Page<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The custodian completes their declaration and arranges to sign it before a notary in Canada.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the notary beforehand to ask what identification and documents to bring. Follow their instructions about when to sign.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>4. Complete the Parents\u2019 or Legal Guardians\u2019 Page<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The parents or legal guardians complete their declaration and arrange notarisation in their home country.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include both parents\u2019 information and signatures where applicable. If custody arrangements affect who can sign, prepare the relevant legal evidence rather than leaving the issue unexplained.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>5. Check Both Pages Before Submission<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare the pages carefully. Check names, contact details and other repeated information for consistency.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure every required signature and notarisation is visible. Keep clear copies of the completed documents and follow the application instructions for uploading them.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Documents Support a Custodianship Declaration?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your application checklist and visa office instructions determine which<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/ultimate-guide-gathering-documents-needed-canadian-visa\/\"> <b>supporting documents<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to provide alongside IMM 5646.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check whether you need evidence confirming the custodian\u2019s identity, Canadian citizenship or permanent residence, and address. Where custody arrangements affect who can sign the declaration, include the relevant legal documents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/letter-of-explanation-canada-immigration\/\"> <b>letter of explanation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can clarify unusual arrangements, such as the student living at a different address from the custodian. Explain how the custodian will remain accessible and provide support.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An explanation does not replace a required signature, notarisation or legal document.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When Do You Submit the Custodianship Declaration?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit both completed and notarised declaration pages with the child\u2019s application when required. Follow the checklist for the wider<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/canada-gmc-and-the-path-to-your-student-visa-success\/\"> <b>study permit application<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow time to coordinate notarisation in both countries and check that every signature and stamp is legible before uploading.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Much Does a Custodianship Declaration Cost?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget separately for notarisation and any paid custodianship service.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs vary by provider and location. Ask for a written quote explaining whether the charge covers only document preparation or also ongoing support.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for additional costs associated with accommodation, emergency assistance or changes to the arrangement. The child\u2019s study permit application fees are separate from these service costs.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Updating Your Custodianship Declaration When Arrangements Change<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the arrangement promptly if the custodian moves away, becomes unavailable or can no longer provide support.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the school and follow the applicable IRCC instructions for updating the child\u2019s application or immigration records. Ask whether a new declaration and supporting documents are needed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the child\u2019s actual care arrangements consistent with the information provided. Do not rely on a declaration naming someone who is no longer performing the role.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Common Custodianship Declaration Mistakes<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a custodian without checking their age or immigration status.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming a homestay booking includes custodianship.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submitting only one declaration page.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing signatures or notarisation.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using inconsistent names or contact details.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overlooking parental consent or custody evidence.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming a 17-year-old can never need a custodian.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before submitting, have the parents and custodian check the completed package against the same information.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Where to Go Next<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/minor-child-study-permit\/\"><b>Minor Child Study Permit: When Is One Required?<\/b><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/accompanying-child-studying-canada\/\"><b>Accompanying a Child Studying in Canada: Parent Options<\/b><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/canada-gmc-and-the-path-to-your-student-visa-success\/\"><b>The Path to Your Student Visa Success<\/b><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/letter-of-explanation-canada-immigration\/\"><b>How to Write a Letter of Explanation for Canada Immigration<\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ab169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16ab169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1988f5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"1988f5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is IMM 5646 Required for Every International Student?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. It concerns care arrangements for minors. Whether it is needed depends on the child\u2019s age, whether a parent or legal guardian accompanies them and the officer\u2019s assessment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can a Relative Be My Child\u2019s Custodian?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if they meet the requirements and can provide suitable care and support. Being related to the child does not remove the need to check their eligibility.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do Both Pages of the Custodianship Declaration Need Notarisation?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. IRCC instructs the custodian to have their page notarised in Canada and the parents or legal guardians to have their page notarised in their home country.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does Signing IMM 5646 Guarantee Study Permit Approval?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The declaration addresses the child\u2019s care arrangements. IRCC also assesses the other requirements relevant to the application.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is a Custodianship Declaration the Same as Parental Travel Consent?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. They address different matters. A child may need parental consent documents as well as a custodianship declaration, depending on the circumstances.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99c8b9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99c8b9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custodianship declaration helps establish who will care for a minor studying in Canada without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Choosing a suitable custodian and completing both parts of IMM 5646 are central to preparing the arrangement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying, check the custodian\u2019s eligibility, the required signatures and notarisation, and any supporting consent or custody documents. Since immigration requirements and procedures can change, always check the latest guidance on the official Government of Canada website.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need support checking your child\u2019s custodianship requirements or preparing their Canadian study permit application,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadagmc.com\/consultation\/\"> <b>book a consultation with Canada GMC<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents A custodianship declaration helps show who will care for a minor studying in Canada when their parents or legal guardians are not accompanying them. If your child needs a custodian, completing IMM 5646 correctly is part of preparing their study permit application. The form is only one part of the arrangement. 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