Super Visa

The Super Visa is a special temporary-resident visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.  It allows long-term visiting: a Super Visa can be valid for up to 10 years (multiple entries), and you can stay in Canada up to 5 years at a time (since changes as of June 22, 2023).

Eligibility Requirements for Super Visa:

- The applicant must be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

- The "host" child/grandchild living in Canada must be at least 18 years old and must provide a letter of invitation promising financial support during the stay.

- The host must meet a minimum income threshold (based on family size) - to show they can support the visiting family member(s). 

- The applicant must have valid private medical insurance from a Canadian (or approved foreign) insurer, covering at least 1 year, with minimum coverage of CAD $100,000.

- The applicant must undergo a medical exam, be admissible and be outside Canada when applying.

Contact us for guidance on preparing a complete Super Visa application suited to your circumstances.