If you want your parents or grandparents to visit you in Canada for longer than 6 months, the Super Visa may be the best option. A Super Visa is a special multi‑entry visitor visa that allows eligible parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time and return many times over up to 10 years. I help you understand whether you qualify, organize the required documents, and prepare a strong application so your family can spend more time together with you in Canada.
What is a Super Visa?
A Parent and Grandparent Super Visa is a special type of visitor visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or registered Indians. It is not permanent residence; it is a long‑stay visitor visa. With a Super Visa, your parents or grandparents can:
- Stay in Canada for up to 5 years per entry (instead of the typical 6 months on a regular visitor visa)
- Enter and leave Canada multiple times over up to 10 years if the visa remains valid
I help families understand how this fits with their situation and whether it’s the right option compared to a regular visitor visa or eTA.
Super Visa Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a Super Visa, both the parent or grandparent and the child or grandchild in Canada must meet certain conditions.
For the person in Canada (host/sponsor):
- Must be your child or grandchild (biological or adopted).
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian.
- Must be at least 18 and live in Canada.
- Must meet or exceed the minimum income requirement (LICO) for their family size.
- Must be willing to write and sign a letter of invitation for their parent or grandparent to come to Canada
For the parent or grandparent (applicant):
- Must be outside Canada when they apply (Super Visa must be applied for from abroad).
- Must be admissible to Canada (no serious criminal, security or medical issues).
- Must complete an immigration medical exam.
- Must have private medical insurance from a Canadian or approved insurer for at least 1 year, with coverage of at least $100,000 for emergency medical expenses.
I guide you through each of these requirements so nothing is missed and everything is clearly explained.
Who is this service for:
This service is for:
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents who want their parents or grandparents to visit for long periods.
- Families who find the income requirement, letter of invitation, and medical insurance confusing.
- Parents or grandparents who have been refused a regular visitor visa and may benefit from a Super Visa instead.
- Anyone who wants to reduce stress and avoid common mistakes in the Super Visa process.
How I can help:
When families work with me on a Super Visa, they get:
- A clear explanation of whether the Super Visa is the best option for their situation.
- Help with the host income documents and letter of invitation so it meets IRCC expectations.
- Review of the entire application, including the medical exam, passport, and forms, so it feels strong and complete.
- Plain‑language answers to questions about how long they can stay, how many times they can come, and what happens if their stay is extended inside Canada.
How it works:
- First chat about your family: We’ll talk about who is applying, who is the host, and what your usual visit pattern looks like.
- Check eligibility and income: I’ll help you confirm if the host meets the minimum income requirement and what documents you’ll need.
- Prepare documents and insurance: I’ll guide you on the Super Visa insurance, medical exam, invitation letter, and other supporting documents.
- Review and submit: I’ll review your full application, make sure everything aligns, and help you submit it so you feel confident and ready.
Thinking of bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada for longer visits?
Book a Super Visa consultation with me and let’s see if a Super Visa is the right fit for your family’s situation.