Reunite With Your Family in Canada
The Canada Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents visit for up to 5 years at a time — without frequent renewals.
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Be Together
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Get Health Insurance
Step 2
Submit Application
Step 3
Visit Canada
Goal
Canada Super Visa
The Canada Super Visa is a multi-entry visitor visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit, with a visa validity of up to 10 years.
Unlike the regular visitor visa which only allows stays of up to 6 months, the Super Visa is designed specifically for family reunification. The Canadian child or grandchild must meet minimum income requirements and arrange for health insurance for the visiting parents.
5 Years Per Visit
Stay in Canada for up to 5 consecutive years per entry — far longer than a standard visitor visa.
10 Year Validity
The Super Visa itself is valid for up to 10 years, meaning multiple visits over a decade.
Health Insurance Required
The visiting parent must have Canadian health insurance with minimum CAD $100,000 coverage.
Income Requirement
The Canadian child/grandchild must meet the minimum necessary income (LICO) for their family size.
Medical Exam
A medical examination by an IRCC-approved panel physician is required as part of the application.
Multiple Entry
The Super Visa allows multiple entries into Canada throughout its validity period.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Relationship to Applicant
You must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Canadian Host Requirements
The Canadian child/grandchild must meet the LICO (Low Income Cut-Off) for their family size.
Health & Character
Medical exam required; health insurance of min. CAD $100,000; must be admissible to Canada.
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