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Super Visa
The Super Visa is an opportunity for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit their family in Canada. These individuals from Canada may be eligible to apply for the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa to meet family in Canada for up to 2 years without the need to renew their status. The maximum validity date for the multiple entries Super Visa is ten years, or one month earlier to the applicant’s passport’s expiry, whichever is earlier. Within that time, Super Visa holders can stay in Canada for periods of up to 2-years. In comparison, a regular visitor visa is usually valid for a maximum period of 6-months.
Eligibility requirements
The application for this visa is made to a visa office outside of Canada.
Parents and Grandparents Super Visa must:
Evidence showing that they are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
Undergo a medical examination
Need medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is valid for at least one year, providing a minimum coverage of $100,000 for health care, hospitalization and repatriation;
Evidence of sufficient ties to their home country such as a job, family, business or property
Sponsor in Canada must:
Evidence of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence;
A letter of invitation from child or grandchild which includes arrangements for care and financial support agreement
Evidence of their income is above a predetermined minimum Income level: (Refer table below);
Proof Of Documents- Tax Assessment, Letter From Employer
Visa Fee
Specific Forms
Table : Minimum income threshold
Size of Family Unit
Minimum Necessary Income
1 person (your child or grandchild)
$24,328
2 persons
$30,286
3 persons
$37,234
4 persons
$45,206
5 persons
$51,272
6 persons
$57,826
7 or more persons
$64,381
More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add
$6,555
If you are interested in the Super Visa program, either as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or as an international parent or grandparent, please go for our Free Online assessment for their eligibility verification.
Note: Parent and Grandparent under Super Visa have the rights and restrictions of a regular tourist visa holder, and as such cannot work or study while they are in Canada.