Super Visa

Eligible parents and grandparents could apply for super visa: a multiple-entry TRV for up to 10 years, with the status period extending for up to 2 years on each entry to Canada

1. Proof of Relationship 

Proof of their relationship to the child or grandchild (who must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident), such as:

• a copy of the child’s or grandchild’s birth certificate;
• a copy of the child’s or grandchild’s baptismal certificate; or
• other official document naming the applicant as the parent.

2.  Medical Examinations 

Proof of a medical examination and of being admissible on health grounds

3. Medical Insurance

satisfactory evidence of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company valid for a minimum period of 1 year from the date of entry that (all must apply):

• covers the applicant for health care, hospitalization and repatriation;
• provides a minimum of $100,000 coverage;
• insurance is valid for each entry to Canada and available for review by the examining officer upon request.

4. Letter of Invitation 

A letter of invitation written and signed by the host child or grandchild promising financial support for the entire duration the applicant intends to stay in Canada

5. Financial Support 

Evidence of the child’s or grandchild’s means of providing financial support through meeting the low income cut-off (LICO) minimum (a co-signer may be added to meet the LICO minimum)

Super Visa has greatly facilitated the visit of parents and grandparents to their child or grand-child. They could stay within Canada for as long as 2 years each time.