A key art of the pillars of Canadian immigration is to reunite family members and maintain close family ties.

The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or Permanent residents to stay longer than the usual 6 months on a visit. Most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months when they first enter Canada. Visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension of stay and pay a new fee.

With the parent and grandparent super visa, eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for up to two years without the need to renew their status.

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period of 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.

Eligibility for Super Visa

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 upfront (quotes are not accepted)

You must also:

• apply for a super visa from outside Canada
• be admissible to Canada
• take an immigration medical exam
• meet all other conditions.

Dependants cannot be included in this application.

The sponsor who is the child or grandchild in this case must prove that their household meets the 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 hire.
  • pay stubs
  • bank statement

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