Super Visa

A Super Visa is a special type of temporary resident visa designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It allows eligible applicants to stay in Canada for an extended period of up to five years per visit and offers multiple entries for up to ten years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. The Super Visa enables families to spend meaningful time together in Canada without the need to apply repeatedly for regular visitor visas, making it a convenient and family-focused option for long-term visits.

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To qualify for a Super Visa, the applicant must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and must meet Canada’s medical admissibility requirements. A key condition of the Super Visa is mandatory medical insurance from a Canadian insurance provider, with a minimum coverage of CAD 100,000, valid for at least one year from the date of entry, covering healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation. The host in Canada must be a citizen or permanent resident, meet the Minimum Necessary Income requirements, and provide an invitation letter along with proof of income and relationship. Processing times vary depending on the applicant’s country of residence and the completeness of the application, and accurate documentation plays a crucial role in avoiding delays and ensuring a smooth application process.