Supervisa

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An older couple sits at a rustic wooden kitchen table holding steaming mugs, smiling warmly at their adult daughter who leans comfortably against the counter. A dog sleeps on the floor of the sunlit, cozy room, and a snowy yard is visible through the window.
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Overview

A Canada Super Visa is a multi-entry visitor visa designed specifically for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Unlike a regular visitor visa, it allows stays of up to 5 years at a time and is valid for up to 10 years — making it the most practical way to have your parents in Canada for extended periods.

Note that Super Visa insurance is a mandatory requirement — your parents or grandparents must have valid Canadian medical insurance before the application is submitted.

Also, please note that the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program has been closed to new applicants for some time.

Is it for you?

You are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and want to bring your parents or grandparents for an extended stay.

Your parents have been refused a regular visitor visa and you want to explore a stronger alternative.

You want to make sure your application is complete and correctly documented before submitting.

Tourism

Outside Canada

Temporary Residence

Family Sponsorship

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the difference between a super visa and a regular visitor visa?

    A regular visitor visa typically allows stays of up to 6 months per entry. A super visa allows your parents or grandparents to stay for up to 5 years at a time without leaving, and remains valid for up to 10 years. It is a significantly stronger and more flexible option for families.

  • Who needs to meet the financial requirement — my parents or me?

    You — the Canadian child or grandchild — must demonstrate that your household income meets the minimum necessary income threshold. This is one of the most commonly overlooked requirements and one of the main reasons applications get refused. Your most recent Notice of Assessment from the CRA is the key document here.

  • Is medical insurance mandatory?

    Yes — your parents must have valid Canadian medical insurance for the entire duration of their stay, with a minimum coverage of $100,000. It must be prepaid before the application is submitted. Missing or insufficient insurance is one of the most common reasons super visa applications are refused.

  • Can my parents stay permanently on a super visa?

    No — a super visa is a temporary status and does not lead to permanent residency. If permanent residency is the goal, a different pathway such as family sponsorship would need to be explored once the Parents and Grandparents Program reopens.

  • What is the difference between a super visa and a regular visitor visa?

    A regular visitor visa typically allows stays of up to 6 months per entry. A super visa allows your parents or grandparents to stay for up to 5 years at a time without leaving, and remains valid for up to 10 years. It is a significantly stronger and more flexible option for families.

  • Who needs to meet the financial requirement — my parents or me?

    You — the Canadian child or grandchild — must demonstrate that your household income meets the minimum necessary income threshold. This is one of the most commonly overlooked requirements and one of the main reasons applications get refused. Your most recent Notice of Assessment from the CRA is the key document here.

  • Is medical insurance mandatory?

    Yes — your parents must have valid Canadian medical insurance for the entire duration of their stay, with a minimum coverage of $100,000. It must be prepaid before the application is submitted. Missing or insufficient insurance is one of the most common reasons super visa applications are refused.

  • Can my parents stay permanently on a super visa?

    No — a super visa is a temporary status and does not lead to permanent residency. If permanent residency is the goal, a different pathway such as family sponsorship would need to be explored once the Parents and Grandparents Program reopens.

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