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CANADA Super visa (for parents and grandparents)
A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 2 years at a time. It’s a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.
Eligibility
must 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 coverage
have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes aren’t accepted)
Financial support (proof of funds)
The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income
Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
Employment Insurance stubs
employment letter including salary and date of hiring
pay stubs
bank statements
If Self-employed
A letter from an accountant confirming their annual income
Proof of other sources
Pension statement, investments etc.
Meet the Low Income Cut Off point (Minimum income required)
1 Person
$24,949
2 Persons
$31,061
3 Persons
$ 38,185
4 Persons
$46,362
5 Persons
$52,583
6 Persons
$59,304
7 Persons
$66,027
More than 7 Persons
Add additional $6,723
Other conditions that will consider
your ties to your home country
the purpose of your visit
your family and finances
the overall economic and political stability of your home country
Evidence of the parent or grandparent relationship to the Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
You need to give your biometrics
Individual applicant: CAD $85
Families applying at the same time: maximum total fee of CAD $170
Groups of 3 or more performing artists and their staff who apply for work permits at the same time: maximum total fee of $CAD 255
Documents checklist
Form IMM 5772
Form IMM 5771
Form IMM 1344
Form IMM 5768
Form IMM 5748
Form eIMM 5669
Form IMM 5409
Form IMM 0008
Form IMM 0008DEP
Form IMM 5406
Application submission Online / Paper based at VAC
Fee CAD $100 per person
Submit all the documents
Give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
Application Processing Time
Minimum 8 days to Maximum 50 days
Police Clearance Certificate
Medicals