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Canada Super Visa

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The Super Visa is a temporary resident visa that allows sponsored parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or PRs to visit their Canadian families. The program is an alternative to the Parents and Grandparents program (PGP). A super visa is a multi-entry visa that allows reuniting with parents and grandparents multiple times for a period of up to 10 years, with a continuous stay of up to 5 years per entry, and the option to extend your stay by up to 2 years while inside Canada.

What is the Eligibility For a Super visa?

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Should be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (PR)
  • Must meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) threshold determined by family size
  • And, residing in Canada at the time of super visa application

What is the Eligibility for Individuals Coming to Canada?

  • Must be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Should apply for the super visa from outside Canada
  • Must have documents that prove the child or grandchild’s minimum income
  • Should prove parental relationship
  • Must have strong ties to their home country.
  • Must not be inadmissible to Canada
  • Must also prove through a letter signed by a child or grandchild that includes a promise of financial support, a description of the household setup, and the number of residents.

Individuals can prove their financial status by providing;

  • A notice of assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the latest tax year;
  • Current tax slips (such as T4s);
  • An employment insurance statement of benefits;
  • A job letter with complete salary details and hiring date;
  • Bank statements, and pay stubs;

An undertaking/letter signed by a child or grandchild which confirms the following things:

  • A financial promise to secure them till the time of their stay
  • Number of persons in the family household
  • Valid copy of child or grandchild’s Canadian Citizenship or PR document

Medical Insurance Requirements

The candidate must also have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an approved international insurance provider (as regulated by IRCC), that is:

  • Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
  • Minimum of $100,000 of emergency coverage
  • Proof of the medical insurance has been paid in full (monthly payment plans are permitted, subject to specific provider regulatory conditions).

Once you submit your application, IRCC will thoroughly review the application and ensure that it has all the essential documents. However, if needed, IRCC may ask you to appear for an interview, submit medical examination reports, and provide a police verification certificate. Under the expert guidance of our lead RCIC, Eivy Joy Quito, we ensure your application precisely satisfies the active MNI and document parameters to avoid processing delays.

Our team would be delighted to assist you with any questions you may have relating to Super Visas. Know more about Canadian Immigration sponsorship programs and read the latest updates from our website.