Super Visa

Super Visa

A Super Visa is a temporary resident permit that allows parents and grandparents of the applicant to stay for up to 2 years in Canada per visit, with the ability to apply for extensions of one year at a time. It is valid for up to 10 years. Dependents are not eligible under this program.

A regular multiple-entry visa is also valid for up to 10 years, but only allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.

To be eligible for the Super Visa program, parents and grandparents must meet standard visitor visa requirements. In addition, they must

• Provide a written commitment of financial support from their child or grandchild in Canada
• Show that the sponsor in Canada meets minimum income requirements
• Prove they have purchased Canadian health insurance for at least one year
• Complete an immigration medical examination
• Depending on the nationality, parents/grandparents may require a Temporary Resident Visa in addition to the Super Visa.