Super Visa

Super Visa Overview

A Super Visa is designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, allowing them to stay in Canada for five years without renewing their status and allows them to enter Canada multiple times for up to 10 years.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Relationship: Applicant must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

  • Invitation: The child or grandchild must provide a written invitation promising financial support for the duration of the visit.

  • Income Requirements: The host must meet or exceed the minimum necessary income, as defined by the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO).

  • Medical Insurance: Applicant must have valid medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an approved foreign provider, covering health care, hospitalization, and repatriation, with a minimum coverage of $100,000 for at least one year.

  • Medical Examination: Applicant must undergo an immigration medical examination.

  • Application Location: Application must be submitted from outside Canada.

You also may want to know that

  • Validity: The Super Visa is valid for up to 10 years, allowing multiple entries.

  • Stay Extension: Holders can apply to extend their stay for up to two additional years while in Canada.

  • Dependents: Only the applicant’s spouse or common-law partner can be included in the application; dependents are not permitted.

  • Visa vs. eTA: Individuals from visa-exempt countries can still apply for a Super Visa to benefit from the extended stay duration.

  • Medical Insurance Coverage: Super Visa holders must maintain valid medical insurance throughout their stay in Canada.

  • Re-entry Requirements: Upon re-entry, holders must present their Super Visa and proof of valid medical insurance to border officials.

  • Financial Responsibility: The host’s obligation to provide financial support is a critical component of the application.

  • No Work Authorization: Super Visa holders are not permitted to work in Canada during their stay.

  • No Access to Public Services: Holders are not eligible for Canadian public health care or other social services.

The process can be complex, but we at Lakin Afolabi Law are here to help. We’ll ensure you meet all the criteria, so that you can enjoy an extended visit with your family and loved ones in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Super Visa allows stays of up to five years per entry without renewing their status, compared to six months for a regular visitor visa. It also requires medical insurance and proof of financial support from the Canadian host.

Applicants need an invitation letter from their child or grandchild, and proof that the host meets the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO).

Yes, a medical exam is required to ensure that the applicant is in good health.

Medical insurance with at least $100,000 in coverage is required, valid for at least one year.

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