What is Super Visa?

2024 Update: What is Super Visa and How to obtain one for your parents and grandparents

Super Visa

The Super Visa is a temporary visa given to parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent residents of Canada, which enable them to come to Canada as a visitor for a stay of up to five consecutive years from their initial entry, without the need of having to renew their status. It’s a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years.

Super Visa Eligibility

To be eligible for a super visa, you must:

• be the parents or grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and

• have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:

o a promise of financial support for the length of your visit

o the list and number of people in the household of this person

o a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document

• have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:

o valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry

o at least $100,000 coverage

o have proof that the medical insurance has been paid

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There are additional requirements to be met, as follows:

• You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada

• You cannot be inadmissible to Canada

• You must take an immigration medical exam

• You must pass a security and health eligibility check.

You can’t include dependants in this application.

Your dependants are not eligible for a super visa. They can still apply for a visitor visa to visit Canada for up to 6 months.

How to apply for Super Visa

To start the application for the Canadian Super Visa, there are several forms and steps that you as the applicant must go through. The steps for applying for a Super visa are explained below:

- Confirm your eligibility for the Canadian Super visa.

- Obtain your Medical Insurance following Canadian government requirements

- Complete the documents required for the Super visa.

- Submit your Super Visa Application

- Wait for processing and respond to additional requests for information, if any.

- Send your passport for stamping.

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FAQ - Super Visa

What’s the difference between Super Visa and Visitor Visa?

The key difference between a Super visa and a regular visitor visa is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada, while a regular visitor visa only allow you to stay in Canada of up to six months for each entry.

Can I extend my super visa?

Super visas allow holders to remain in Canada for up to two years. If you want to stay in Canada for longer than two years, you must apply to extend your stay. In most cases, you can be granted extensions for up to 1 year. You should submit your extension application no later than 30 days before your current status expires.

I’m visa-exempt, Do I still need to apply for a super visa?

Even if you don’t need a visitor visa to enter Canada, you can still get a super visa to stay in Canada for up to 2 years.

We recommend applying for the correct visa according to your intention, so if you plan to stay in Canada for longer than six months, you must apply for a Super visa.

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Do I need to purchase Health insurance for super visa?

Yes, purchase of Health insurance is mandatory if you wish to apply for a Super Visa. Our team of experts can assist you with your Super Visa mandatory medical insurance. Contact us today for a quote.