Parents Super Visa Canada: The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of six months only.

Parent and grandparent super visa

Information for parents and grandparents, including applications for super visas, processing times, what to expect when you arrive in Canada and how to extend your stay.

Services and information

Find out if you need an eTA or a visa

List of countries whose citizens need an eTA or a visa and what documents you will need to come to Canada.

Apply for a super visa

Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees and processing times.

Extend your stay

Eligibility, how to apply, forms, fees, how to get a visitor visa from within Canada, maintaining your status and how to become a permanent resident of Canada.

Letter of invitation

Information to send about you and the person you are inviting, proof of family income and financial support.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a super visa, you must:

• be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
  • a promise of financial support for the length of your visit
  • the list and number of people in the household of this person
  • a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
• have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:
  • valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
  • at least $100,000 coverage
  • have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes aren’t accepted)

You must also:

• apply for a super visa from outside Canada
• be allowed to enter Canada
• take an immigration medical exam
• meet certain other conditions

You can’t include dependants in this application.

Financial support (proof of funds)

The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets minimum necessary income. The following documents are examples of what can be used as proof of funds:

• Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
• Employment Insurance stubs
• employment letter including salary and date of hiring
• pay stubs
• bank statements

Other conditions we consider

We consider several things before we decide if you can come to Canada. You must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of your visit.

We’ll look at these things when you apply:

• your ties to your home country
• the purpose of your visit
• your family and finances
• the overall economic and political stability of your home country

ALSO READ: Super Visa Canada Requirements

How to apply For Super Visa Canada:

Get your Documents Ready

Before you apply for a super visa, you need:

• a letter of invitation from your child or grandchild who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada that includes:
  • a promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
  • the list and number of people in the household of this person
  • a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
• proof that your child or grandchild’s household meets the minimum necessary income; examples include:
  • Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
  • Employment Insurance stubs
  • employment letter including salary and date of hiring
  • pay stubs
  • bank statements
• proof of payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:
  • valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
  • at least $100,000 coverage
• a document confirming that you had an immigration medical exam

Apply for a super visa Canada

You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada. You can apply online or on paper.

If you need assistance, you can get help with your application at your nearest visa application centre (VAC).

Also Read: Grandparent Visa Canada

Why you should apply online

• No courier fees or mail delivery time – we get your application instantly.
• Online applications may be processed more quickly.
• Avoid processing delays. Incomplete applications are returned to you. Applying online helps ensure your application is complete before you submit it.
• If we need to ask for more documents, you can quickly submit them online.
• You don’t need to submit your passport until we ask for it.
• Get updates on the status of your application directly in your online account.