Canada Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents
Spend More Time With Your Family in Canada
The Canada Super Visa allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens, permanent residents and registered Indians to visit their family in Canada for extended periods.
A Super Visa may provide multiple entries for up to 10 years and allow an eligible visitor to remain in Canada for up to five years during each authorized stay. Unlike permanent residence sponsorship, the Super Visa is a temporary resident pathway and does not provide Canadian permanent residence.
Who Can Apply?
The applicant must generally:
- Be the parent or grandparent of an eligible host in Canada
- Apply from outside Canada
- Be admissible to Canada
- Complete an immigration medical examination
- Hold qualifying private medical insurance
- Demonstrate that the visit is temporary
- Satisfy the visa officer that they will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay
The applicant’s spouse or common-law partner may submit a separate Super Visa application. Dependent children cannot be included in the same application.
Host Requirements
The host must be the applicant’s biological or adopted child or grandchild and must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Live in Canada
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian
- Meet the applicable minimum necessary income
- Provide a signed invitation letter
- Commit to financially supporting the applicant during the visit
The host’s eligible spouse or common-law partner may co-sign the invitation letter and include their income where applicable.
Required Documentation
Common Documents
Documents commonly required may include:
Proof of relationship to the Canadian host
Signed invitation letter
Proof of the host’s Canadian status
Qualifying medical-insurance policy
Proof of financial and personal ties outside Canada
Biometrics, where required
The exact checklist depends on the applicant’s nationality, country of residence and individual circumstances.
Important Conditions
A Super Visa does not grant permanent residence.
It does not automatically authorize employment or study in Canada.
Medical insurance must remain valid during the stay.
Applicants must continue to satisfy entry and admissibility requirements.
Our Services
How Open Path Immigration Can Help
Our team can assist with:
Super Visa eligibility assessment
Host-income and family-size review
Invitation-letter preparation
Medical-insurance requirement guidance
Supporting-document preparation
Online application assistance
Biometrics and medical-examination guidance
Application review and submission support
Reunite With Your Family in Canada
Explore a long-term visitor option designed specifically for eligible parents and grandparents.
Important Information
Eligibility requirements, income thresholds, fees, insurance conditions and processing times may change. Final decisions are made exclusively by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Canadian border authorities.
