The parent & grandparent super visa differs from typical visitor visas in Canada. Visitors who apply for a visitor visa may stay in Canada for up to six months, whereas a parent or grandparent super visa allows up to two years of visiting. Super visas also allow multiple entries for up to 10 years

Super Visa Process

There are many considerations an immigration officer considers in a parent & grandparent super visa application. These may include your country of residence, medical standing, financial situation, and your home country’s overall stability.

An applicant is eligible for a super visa if the applicant has

  • Provided proof of the parent or grandparent relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Undergone a medical examination and is admissible on health grounds
  • Provided satisfactory evidence of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company, valid for a minimum period of one year from the date of entry that.
  • Provided a written and signed promise of financial support (e.g., a letter of invitation) from the host child or grandchild for the entire duration the applicant intends to stay in Canada. The letter must be accompanied by evidence of their means of providing such support