The Super Visa is a special visa program that lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents visit their family in Canada for extended periods. It is an ideal solution for families who want to spend more time together without frequent visa renewals.
How it differs from a visitor visa
Unlike a regular visitor visa, the Super Visa lets parents and grandparents stay for up to 5 consecutive years per visit, with the option of multiple entries over a 10-year period.
- Longer stays: Up to 5 years per visit.
- Multiple entries: Over 10 years.
- Quicker processing time: Compared with other types of visas.
Eligibility
- Citizenship or permanent residence: The inviting child or grandchild must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Minimum income requirement: The inviter must meet the minimum income requirement set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This ensures that the inviter can financially support the visiting parent or grandparent.
- Medical insurance: The applicant must have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company, with at least CAD 100,000 in coverage for a minimum of one year. This covers healthcare expenses, because visitors are not covered by Canada’s public health system.
- Immigration medical exam: The applicant must have a medical exam to confirm they meet Canada’s health requirements for long-term stays.
Required documents
- Valid passport: Valid for the intended length of your stay.
- Medical insurance: Proof of Canadian medical insurance with at least CAD 100,000 in coverage.
- Letter of invitation: From the inviter (child or grandchild), describing your relationship and confirming financial support.
- Proof of relationship: Such as birth certificates or other official documents.
- Proof of the inviter’s income
- Application form