Super Visa

The Super Visa is a multiple-entry temporary resident visa (TRV), issued with a validity of up to 10 years. The period of authorized stay is 5 years for each entry. 

Only biological or adopted children may invite their parents or grandparents. They may also invite the spouse or common-law partner of their parent or grandparent. A spouse or common-law partner of the host may co-sign the letter of invitation. The co-signer may provide proof of income, to be combined with the host’s income, in order to demonstrate that the minimum necessary income is met or exceeded.

This is an ideal option for Canadian Citizens and Canadian Permanent Residents who are waiting to sponsor their parents for PR, or who currently do not qualify for Parental PR sponsorship.

• Eligible host and co-signer
  • Proof of the applicant’s relationship to the host
  • Proof of the host’s status in Canada (a copy of their Canadian citizenship or a copy of a permanent resident document)
  • Proof that the host meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income, based on Statistics Canada’s low income cut-offs (LICO)
• Medical admissibility
• The health insurance policy
  • Be valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry
  • Cover the applicant for health care, hospitalization and repatriation
  • Provide a minimum of $100,000 emergency coverage
  • Be valid for each entry to Canada, and
  • Be available for review by the border services officer on request
• Letter of invitation signed by the host child or grandchild
  • A promise of financial support for the applicant for the length of the authorized stays
  • A list of all individuals to be included in the family size calculation to assess if the host meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income
• Minimum necessary income: The host must provide proof that they meet or exceed the minimum necessary income, which is based on Statistics Canada’s low income cut-offs (LICO). Acceptable documents include
  • The last Notice of Assessment (NOA) issued by the Minister of National Revenue (CRA)
  • T4 or T1 for the last tax year
  • Pay stubs for the most recent 12 month period available
  • Employment Insurance benefit statements
  • A letter from an accountant confirming the annual income, if self-employed
  • Proof of other sources of income (for example, pension statements)
  • An original letter from the employer stating the job title, job description and salary
  • Bank Statements

Please be advised that there is a rigorous screening process and there is a high rate of refusal. Contact Us for more information about the Super Visa application process or for assistance in preparing an application.