TThis Visa is a temporary resident permit which will allow parents and grandparents stay for up to 2 years per visit. This can be used as long-term multiple entry Visa.
It allows an applicant to stay for extended period of time. Maximum of 2 years
It is meant for Parents or Grandparents of Canadian Citizen
Another advantage of Parents and Grandparents Super Visa is its relatively short processing time of approximately 8-weeks
The application for this visa is made to a visa office outside of Canada. The applicant for a Parents and Grandparents Super Visa must meet certain criteria.
Applicant must be eligible for a regular visitor visa and should not be ineligible on basis of criminal and medical ground
Relationship proof to show that they are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is valid for at least one year, providing a minimum coverage of $100,000 for health care, hospitalization and repatriation
Undergo a medical examination before applying.
Demonstrate that they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Provide the applicant with a letter of invitation.
Demonstrate their income is above a predetermined minimum level: LICO
| Size of Family Unit | Minimum necessary income |
| 1 person (the sponsor) | $24,600 |
| 2 persons | $30,625 |
| 3 persons | $37,650 |
| 4 persons | $45,712 |
| 5 persons | $51,846 |
| 6 persons | $58,473 |
| 7 persons | $65,101 |
| More than 7 persons, | |
| For each additional person, add |
