Super Visa
The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents to come to Canada as visitors. The super visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years.
Program Requirements:
- The applicants (parent and grandparent) must be parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident
- The applicants (parent and grandparent) must have a signed letter (Invitation Letter) from the child or grandchild who invites them to Canada
- The applicants (parent and grandparent) must have a medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company valid for at least one year from the date of entry with a minimum coverage of $100,000 for health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
- The applicants (parent and grandparent) must take an immigration medical exam
- The applicants (parent and grandparent) must me eligible for a temporary resident visa and should not be ineligible on criminal and/or medical grounds.
- The Applicant’s (parent and grandparent) child or grandchild must meet the low-income cut-off (LICO) requirements.
Income Requirements [Low Income Cut Off (LICO)] for Super Visa
Family Size Sponsor(s) + Dependent Children + Parent(s)/Grandparent(s) | Minimum necessary gross income (CAD) |
|---|---|
1 | $26,620 |
2 | $33,140 |
3 | $40,742 |
4 | $49,466 |
5 | $56,104 |
6 | $63,276 |
7 | $70,448 |
More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add | $7,172 |
Important Points
- Dependent children can not be included in super visa application. Only parent or grandparent, together with their spouses or common-law partners, may be included on in super visa application.
- Super visa can only be applied from outside of Canada.
- Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada.