Super Visa
SUPER VISA PROGRAM
A Super Visa Program allows parents and grandparents to come to Canada as long term visitors. Through successful applicants will not be required to renew their visitor visa every six months, as they will be granted a multi entry visitor visa valid for two years at a time with expiry date up to 10 years. You can apply online or on paper to get a parent and grandparent super visa. There are also specific requirements that you must meet to be able to apply:
- You must be able to prove that you are the parent or grandparent of the Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- You must have gone through a complete medical examination and passed.
- You should be able to prove that you have a private medical insurance from an Canadian insurance company valid for at least one year from when you enter Canada. The medical insurance must cover at least $100,000 towards your health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
- You should have a financial support in a form of a letter of invitation from the child or grandchild for the entire duration of your stay in Canada. The letter must be included with a bank letter with availability of funds according to the size of the family.
- You must be able to prove that you will be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave the country at the end of the visit.
- You should not engage in and work or study in Canada without authorization.
