A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.
To be eligible for a super visa, you must:
- be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
- have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes: a promise of financial support for the length of your visit, the list and number of people in the household of this person and a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
- have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is: valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry, at least $100,000 emergency coverage and have proof that the medical insurance has been paid in full (quotes aren’t accepted)
You must also:
- apply for a super visa from outside Canada
- have your visa printed outside Canada (wait for visa office instructions)
- be allowed to enter Canada
- take an immigration medical exam
- meet certain other conditions
You can’t include dependants in this application.
Starting July 4, 2022 – increase in length of stay for super visa holders
If you apply on or after July 4, 2022
- You’ll be eligible for a stay up to 5 years at a time.
- regularly offers striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massages
However, you may be able to benefit from the increase in length of stay for an application submitted before July 4, 2022 as long as you enter Canada after July 4, you’ll be eligible for a stay of up to 5 years at a time.
We will help you and your loved ones in preparing the proper application that will increase their chances of success. We can advise you on the best way to proceed in terms of proving your finances, employment, and other factors.