The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa (Super Visa) is a temporary resident permit that allows parents and grandparents to stay for up to 2 years in Canada per visit. It is valid for up to 10 years. A regular multiple-entry visa is also valid for up to 10 years, but only allows stays of up to 6 months per visit.
Eligibility criteria
An applicant is eligible for a super visa if they meet the requirements for temporary residence in Canada as a visitor and provide the additional required documentation. Specifically, they must provide the following:​
proof of their relationship to the child or grandchild (who must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident).
proof of a medical examination and of being admissible on health grounds.
Evidence of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company valid for a minimum period of 1 year from the date of entry.
a letter of invitation written and signed by the host child or grandchild promising financial support for the entire duration the applicant intends to stay in Canada.
evidence of the child’s or grandchild’s means of providing financial support through meeting the low-income cut-off (LICO) minimum (a co-signer may be added to meet the LICO minimum).
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Letter of invitation for visitors to Canada
Send your letter to the person you’re inviting to Canada. The person must then include this letter when they apply for a visitor visa (also called a temporary resident visa).
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