Parental Super Visa

The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa which is called (Super Visa) is a temporary resident permit that allows your parents and grandparents to stay for up to 2 years in Canada per visit. It is valid for up to 10 years.

Compare to a regular multiple-entry visa is also valid for up to 10 years, but only allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.

Who is eligible for this visa?

1. This visa is for parents and grandparents of permanent residents or Canadian citizens.
2. The parent or grandparent must be considered admissible to Canada and meet other conditions.

3.  Applicants must pass a medical examination.

4.  Applicants must show proof that they have purchased private medical insurance coverage from a Canadian insurance provider.

   The insurance policy must:

   • be valid for at least one year;
   • cover health care, hospitalization, and repatriation;
   • provide a minimum coverage of $100,000;
   • be valid for each entry to Canada; and
   • Be available for review by an officer at a Canadian port of entry
5. Applicants must show they have sufficient income to support their family and parents during their stay, documents like notice of assessment or T4.