Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents

Super Visa?

Super Visa is a temporary resident permit that allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 2 years per visit. Super Visa can also be used as a long term multiple entry Visa.

Applicant Eligibility:

The application for Super Visa is made to a visa office outside of Canada. Applicants for a Parents and Grandparents Super Visa must meet certain criteria.

  • Applicants must be eligible  for a regular visitor visa( Applicant with the criminal and medical ground is not eligible for a regular visitor visa)
  • Applicants must have a relationship proof to show that they are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Applicants must have one-year valid medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company

Note: Medical insurance is necessary to provide minimum coverage of $100,000 for health care, hospitalization and repatriation.

  • Applicants must undergo a medical examination before applying.

Applicant family member in Canada Eligibility

  • Applicant’s family members need to demonstrate that they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
  • They need to provide the applicant with a letter of invitation.
  • They need to demonstrate that their income is above a predetermined minimum level.

Minimum Income Requirements

The Child Or Grandchild Of The Applicant Must Meet A Minimum Income Threshold Under The Super Visa Eligibility Criteria. These Thresholds Are Known As The Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO).

The Size Of The Family Unit Includes The Parent(S) Or Grandparent(S) Being Sponsored.

The Host May Prove His Or Her Income Through Any Of The Following Means:

  • Most Recent Copy Of The Notice Of Assessment. If You Do Not Have A Paper Copy On File, You Print Your Tax Returns Using The Canada Revenue Agency’s Online Service;
  • Most Recent Copy Of The T4 Or T1 From Your Employer (If You Are Self-Employed, You May Obtain A Letter From An Accountant Confirming Annual Income);
  • Original Letter From Your Employer Stating Title, Job Description, And Salary;
  • Employment Insurance Pay Stubs; And/Or
  • Proof Of Other Sources Of Income, Such As A Pension Statement, Investments, Etc.