Canada Super Visa

The Canadian government introduced its Super Visa scheme in 2012 . Canada Super Visa is a visa document mostly used for parents or grandparents to visit their child who is working or studying in Canada. The super visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years. Super Visa holders are not allowed to work in Canada.

Eligibility

• be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
  • a promise of financial support for the length of your visit
  • the list and number of people in the household of this person
  • a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
• have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:
  • valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
  • at least $100,000 emergency coverage
  • have proof that the medical insurance has been paid in full (quotes aren’t accepted)

You must also:

Financial support (proof of funds)

The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income. The following documents are examples of what can be used as proof of funds:

• Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
• Employment Insurance Benefit statements
• employment letter including salary, job title, job description, and date of hire
• pay stubs
• bank statements

An invitation from a host in Canada (i.e. your child or grandchild). The host meets a minimum income threshold, as they are responsible for your financial support while in Canada.

To apply for a Super Visa in Canada, visitors entering the country must have at least $100,000 in health coverage issued by a Canadian insurance company. This is insurance for visitors who can pay for their health care if they become sick or injured while in Canada.