Parent And Grandparent Super Visa
The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to come to Canada as visitors for a period of up to two consecutive years at a time without having to renew their status.
Once you become a Permanent Resident you are eligible to sponsor your parents or grandparents to come to Canada whenever they wanted. The visa is a multiple re-entry valid for up to 10 years, so your parents can come and go anytime they wanted during this period of time. The Super Visa presents older generations of a family to visit loved ones in Canada for an extended period without work rights.
Who Can Apply for the Super Visa?
Parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for the Super Visa. The applicant is inadmissible to Canada on the basis of health or security, and they may be required to meet specific conditions set forth by the visa office through which they will be applying.
Dependents of the applicant should not be included on this application. Only parents or grandparents, together with their spouses or common-law partners, may be included in the Super Visa application.
Applicants from TRV and TRV-Exempt Countries
Super Visa is ideal for parents and grandparents living in countries that require a Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) for entry to Canada. Through super visa, they will be able to travel visa-free between Canada and their country of residence without the worry and hassle of regularly re-applying for a TRV.
Applicants from TRV-exempt countries can also greatly benefit from this new provision. They may apply using the same application process. Instead of being issued a visa, however, they will be given an official letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) that will authorize their visits to Canada for up to two years at a time.
The Application Process
The application process is similar to that for a regular TRV. However, additional documentation is required to ensure that the parents and grandparents will be well supported during their time in Canada. This requirement includes:
- A letter of invitation from the child or grandchild residing in Canada;
- Documents that prove the child or grandchild meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) minimum (see below);
- Proof of parental relationship with child or grandchild, such as a birth certificate that names him or her as a parent; and
- Proof of medical insurance coverage for at least one year with a Canadian insurance company.
| Size of Family Unit | Minimum necessary income |
|---|---|
| 1 person (your child or grandchild) | $24,949 |
| 2 persons | $31,061 |
| 3 persons | $38,185 |
| 4 persons | $46,360 |
| 5 persons | $52,583 |
| 6 persons | $59,304 |
| 7 or more | $66,027 |
| More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add | $6,723 |
Super Visa application is processed at the Canadian visa office responsible for the applicant’s place of residence outside of Canada an additional documentation may be needed.
The complete application will be assessed with regard to a number of factors. The purpose of the visit to Canada will be examined, as well whether parents or grandparents will maintain sufficient ties to their home country. This can be proved by showing family ties, finances, and other connections that lie outside of Canada.
Super Visa applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination. Forms and instructions for this examination will be issued by the visa office after submission of the application.