Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
What is a Super Visa?
Super visas are restricted to only the parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Unlike a visitor visa, which only allows you entry for up to 6 months per visit, a super visa allows you to remain in Canada for up to 2 years per visit.
Super Visa Requirement
If you are applying for a Super Visa, you must provide the following:
- Proof of relationship between you and your inviter (ex. birth certificate, passport)
- Proof of medical insurance for at least one year
- Up-front Medical Exam
- Your inviter must satisfy the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirement the specificmonetary amount depends on the size of your inviter’s family household.
Canada discourages people from coming as claimed ‘temporary’ visitors when in fact they intend to make permanent residency or refugee claims, by passing the usual controls and staying illegally.
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The letter of invitation should describe who they are, the reasons they are inviting you to Canada, and where/how long you will stay in Canada
You must demonstrate your ability to financially support yourself during your brief stay in Canada must be shown
Depending on the length and nature of your stay, you must be able to provide bank statements confirming the funds required for your stay in Canada.
Your inviter must also provide bank statements demonstrating that he/she has met the LICO income requirement. Your inviter is responsible for your financial needs and basic necessities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my sibling (brother or sister) apply for a Super Visa?
Unfortunately no, this program was designed uniquely for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Siblings are not eligible to apply for this Canadian immigration application.
Can my parents bring other family members as dependents on a Super Visa?
You cannot include dependents on this application. This application cannot include children, adopted children, nieces, nephews, etc. Only the spouse of your parents or grandparents can accompany them on this application. No additional family member can be included when applying for a Super Visa application.
How much money do I need to apply for a super visa?
The amount of finances available for a super visa is dependent on the size of your family as well as the ability to take care of the family member(s) who will be coming from abroad to stay with you. You will need to provide proof of funds available that demonstrate either your parents’ ability to take care of them in Canada or your ability to do so.
Immigration Canada has constructed a list called Low Income Cut Off which indicates a minimum income requirement.