Super Visa

 

Bring Your Parents or Grandparents to Canada – Super Visa

Looking to invite your parents or grandparents to Canada for an extended stay?

If you've applied under the Family Sponsorship Program but haven’t received an invitation to apply, you can still bring your loved ones to Canada through the Super Visa — a long-term, multiple-entry visa that allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit, without the need for frequent extensions.

What Is a Super Visa?

The Super Visa is a 10-year, multi-entry visitor visa specifically designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents and citizens. Unlike a regular visitor visa, which only allows a 6-month stay per visit, the Super Visa lets your family members stay up to 5 years at a time — making it ideal for longer visits.

Who Can Apply for a Super Visa?

To be eligible for the Super Visa in 2025–2026, applicants must:

• Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Provide a signed letter of financial support from the child or grandchild in Canada.
• Show proof of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurer (minimum one-year coverage).
• Undergo an immigration medical exam by a doctor approved by IRCC.
• Provide documents proving family relationship (e.g., birth certificate of the child/grandchild).
• Meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) requirement to ensure the host can financially support them.

Note: Dependents (e.g., siblings or other relatives) are not eligible to be included in the Super Visa application.

Super Visa vs. Regular Visitor Visa – What’s the Difference?

While both visas can be valid for up to 10 years, the key differences include:

• Length of Stay: Super Visa holders can stay up to 5 years per visit; regular visitors can stay only 6 months.
• Insurance: Super Visa applicants must show proof of private health insurance; it’s optional for visitor visas.
• Medical Exam: Required for Super Visa; not always for a regular visitor visa.

Additional Requirements for Super Visa Applicants

When assessing Super Visa applications, immigration officers consider:

• Your ties to your home country
• The purpose of your visit
• Your family and financial situation
• The political and economic stability of your home country
• Your overall intent to return home after your visit

You must apply from outside Canada and be admissible to Canada under current immigration regulations.

Ready to Invite Your Parents or Grandparents?

At Sia Immigration, we help families reunite in Canada through trusted Super Visa application services. From documentation to submission, we guide you through every step.