A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years.
There are specific requirements for a super visa, including the need for health insurance. You must meet all the criteria to be eligible. If you want to stay for 6 months or less, apply for a visitor visa.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a super visa, you must have a host who
- is your child or grandchild
- is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or registered Indian, who must provide a copy of one of the following:
- The Canadian citizenship document of the host (and of their spouse or common- law partner, if applicable)
- The permanent resident document of the host (and of their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable)
- A Secure Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Indian Status (status card)
- is at least 18 years old and lives in Canada
- meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income
- signs a letter inviting you to Canada that includes
- a promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
- Your child or grandchild’s spouse or common-law partner can co-sign the letter if they are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
The list (including name and date of birth) and number of people included when you calculate your family size to determine the minimum necessary income
Minimum necessary income requirements
You must also
- be outside Canada when you submit your application for a super visa
- have your visa printed by a visa office outside Canada (wait for visa office instructions)
- be allowed to enter Canada
- take an immigration medical exam
- meet certain other conditions
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