The Super Visa provides permission to parents and grandparents of those holding Canadian citizenship and permanent residency to visit Canada for five consecutive years without the need to renew the visitor status. Parents and grandparents can admit to Canada several times by using the Super Visa for a period of 10 years.
Super Visa: eligibility conditions
To gain eligibility for the Super Visa, the parents or grandparents must be related to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The applicant can incorporate the name of a spouse or common-law partner in the application without the mention of any dependents.
The applicants must also demonstrate a signed letter from the child and grandparent intending to invite them to Canada. The letter must also include the following details:
- The commitment to providing financial assistance for the stay duration.
- A proper list of all the family members of the person who is inviting them.
- His permanent residency and Canadian citizenship copy.
The applicant must display medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company. The insurance company must qualify for the following criteria:
- Validity for a minimum of one year from the entry date.
- The company must provide emergency coverage of $100,000.
- You must demonstrate medical insurance proof and its full payment.
Additionally, the applicant’s child or grandchild must match the minimum income requirements recognized by Low Income Cut-Off (LICO). The income requirement gauges the capability of the child or grandchild to financially assist the family members. They must be particularly adept in managing the responsibility of the elderly family members at large.
| Family Size Unit | Minimum essential gross income |
| 1 person (your child or grandchild) | $25,921 |
| 2 persons | $32,270 |
| 3 persons | $39,672 |
| 4 persons | $48,167 |
| 5 persons | $54,630 |
| 6 persons | $61,613 |
| 7 persons | $68,598 |
| More than seven people for each additional individual, add | $6,985 |
The following documents can act as the required evidence:
- The Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 concerning the latest tax year.
- Employment Insurance Document
- A job letter highlighting the salary and the recruitment date.
- Bank statements or Pay Stubs
The process after applying
After applying, IRCC reviews the application and also ensures the submission of accurate documents. IRCC might even condition the applicant to:
- Attend an interview with their officials in the country of the applicant.
- Provide more information.
- Undertake a medical examination.
- Acquire a Police Clearance Certificate.
The Visa office determines the processing times. Once the application gets processed, passports and other original documents will be sent back to the applicant. Also, the approval of the application implies receiving a stamped visa included in the applicant’s passport. IRCC will be issuing a letter to the applicant in case he belongs to a country that is exempt from Visa. The applicants will use the letter to submit it to the border officials while emerging in Canada.
