Super Visa for Parents & Grandparents
The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit Canada for up to 5 years at a time without renewing their status.
What is a Super Visa?
The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference from a regular visitor visa is that it allows parents and grandparents to stay for up to 5 years at a time without the need to renew their status.
This visa was designed to help families reunite for longer periods while maintaining the temporary status of the visitors.
Super Visa Benefits
- Stay for up to 5 years per visit
- No need to renew status during stay
- Multiple entries up to 10 years
- Extended family time
Super Visa Advantages
Applicant Requirements
- Letter of invitation from child or grandchild in Canada
- Proof of relationship to Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Medical insurance from Canadian insurance company (minimum $100,000)
- Medical exam completed by panel physician
- Proof of financial support from Canadian host
- Valid passport and travel documents
Host Requirements (Child/Grandchild)
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Provide a letter of invitation
- Meet minimum income requirements
- Provide proof of financial support
- Sign an undertaking to provide financial support
Minimum Income Requirements (2024)
The Canadian host must meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) + 30% for their family size
Note: If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add $7,916
Important Requirements
- • Medical insurance must be purchased from a Canadian insurance company
- • Insurance coverage must be at least $100,000 and valid for 1 year
- • Medical exam is mandatory for all Super Visa applicants
- • Processing time is typically 8-20 weeks
- • Application fee is CAD $100 plus biometrics fee if required
Reunite with Your Family in Canada
Let us help you navigate the Super Visa application process and bring your parents or grandparents to Canada for extended visits.