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Super Visa (Parents & Grandparents)

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Overview

The Super Visa is a long-term, multiple-entry visitor visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time, with a 10-year validity. It’s ideal for those who want to visit family in Canada regularly without reapplying for a visitor visa each time.

Who Is Eligible?

According to IRCC, to qualify for a Super Visa, applicants must:

  • Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Have a written invitation from their child or grandchild
  • Show that their host in Canada meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)
  • Purchase private medical insurance from a Canadian provider with:
    • Coverage of at least $100,000
    • Valid for a minimum of one year
  • Undergo an immigration medical exam
  • Prove strong ties to their home country and intent to leave Canada at the end of their stay

Spouses or common-law partners can be included in the same application. Children cannot be included.

What Makes Super Visa Different?

Feature

Super Visa

Regular Visitor Visa

Stay per entry

Up to 5 years

Up to 6 months

Validity

Up to 10 years

Up to 10 years

Medical insurance required

✅ Yes

❌ No

Sponsor income required

✅ Yes (LICO)

❌ No

Required Documents

  • Valid passport

  • Letter of invitation from child or grandchild

  • Proof of relationship (e.g., birth certificate)

  • Proof of income of host (NOA, job letter, pay stubs)

  • Medical insurance policy

  • Medical exam results

Police certificate (if requested)

Application Process (Per IRCC)

Gather documents

Gather documents including invitation letter, proof of relationship, and insurance

Apply online

Apply online via IRCC portal

Complete biometrics

Complete biometrics and medical exam if required

Await decision

Await decision — approved applicants get a multi-entry visa

Processing Time

  • Generally 4–8 weeks, but may vary by country

How We Help

We support both families and applicants by:

  • Drafting compliant invitation letters

  • Verifying LICO income thresholds and documentation

  • Selecting and reviewing approved medical insurance

  • Submitting complete, IRCC-compliant applications

  • Managing all communication and documentation with IRCC

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