Super Visa

Spend years with your family in Canada – safely and legally, with Canada Central

The Super Visa is a long-stay, multiple-entry visitor visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Canada for extended periods – up to 5 years per visit, within a visa validity of up to 10 years.

It is specifically designed for family reunification when permanent residence through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is not available, closed, or still in progress.

With Canada Central, families use the Super Visa as a reliable, compliant solution to stay together in Canada without overstaying or repeated extensions.

What the Super Visa Allows

The Super Visa offers benefits far beyond a standard visitor visa:

• Stay in Canada for up to 5 years per entry
  No need to apply for visitor extensions during that period.
  
  
• Multiple entries for up to 10 years
  Parents and grandparents can travel in and out of Canada freely while the visa remains valid.
  
  
• Long-term visits with close family
  Specifically for visiting children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or registered Indians.
  
  

Unlike a regular visitor visa (which typically limits stays to 6 months per visit), the Super Visa is designed for long, continuous family stays.

Who Can Apply for a Super Visa

The applicant must:

• Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (or registered Indian)
  
  
• Apply from outside Canada
  
  
• Be admissible to Canada (medical, criminal, and security)
  
  
• Satisfy officers that they are a genuine temporary visitor
  
  

Family members:

• A spouse or common-law partner of the parent/grandparent may be included
  
  
• Dependants (such as other children) cannot be included as Super Visa holders
  
  

Canada Central confirms eligibility early to avoid refusals due to relationship or admissibility issues.

Requirements for the Child or Grandchild in Canada

The host in Canada plays a central role in Super Visa approval.

They must:

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian
  
  
• Live in Canada
  
  
• Provide a signed invitation letter promising financial support
  
  
• List everyone in their household
  
  
• Meet or exceed the Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO) for the total family size
  (including the visiting parent(s) or grandparent(s))
  
  

Proof of income may include:

• CRA Notices of Assessment
  
  
• Employment letters
  
  
• Pay stubs or other accepted income evidence
  
  

This income requirement is stricter than for a regular visitor visa and is one of the most common refusal points if not prepared correctly.

Canada Central reviews income documents carefully before submission.

Insurance & Medical Requirements

Super Visa applicants must meet specific health-insurance and medical rules.

Mandatory medical insurance:

• Purchased from a Canadian or approved insurer
  
  
• Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
  
  
• Minimum coverage of CAD 100,000
  
  
• Covers health care, hospitalization, and repatriation
  
  
• Must be paid or show proof of payment arrangements
  
  

Medical exam:

• Applicants must complete an immigration medical examination
  
  
• Conducted by an approved panel physician
  
  

✔ Canada Central helps families choose compliant insurance and coordinate medical exams correctly.

Super Visa vs Regular Visitor Visa

The Super Visa is ideal for long family stays, while a regular visitor visa suits short trips or situations where Super Visa income or insurance requirements cannot be met.

Super Visa Application Steps (Overview)

1. Confirm eligibility

• Verify the parent/grandparent relationship
  
  
• Confirm host’s status and income meets LICO
  
  

2. Prepare documents

• Passport
  
  
• Proof of relationship
  
  
• Invitation letter
  
  
• Proof of host’s income
  
  
• Medical-insurance policy
  
  
• Supporting financial documents
  
  

3. Medical exam & biometrics

• Complete medical exam
  
  
• Provide biometrics if required
  
  

4. Submit online application (outside Canada)

• Apply through the official portal
  
  
• Pay fees and upload documents
  
  

5. Decision & travel

• If approved, the Super Visa is issued
  
  
• At entry, border officers verify insurance and authorize the long stay
  
  

Super Visa & Permanent Residence Planning

The Super Visa does not lead directly to permanent residence.

However, it is commonly used:

• While waiting for PGP intake or processing
  
  
• When PGP invitations are not available
  
  
• As a long-term family reunification solution
  
  

Canada Central helps families combine Super Visa planning with future PGP or long-term sponsorship strategies.

Why Families Choose Canada Central for Super Visa Applications

Super Visa refusals often happen due to:

• Incorrect income calculations
  
  
• Non-compliant insurance
  
  
• Weak invitation letters
  
  
• Incomplete relationship proof
  
  

Canada Central helps you:

• Confirm LICO eligibility before applying
  
  
• Prepare strong invitation and financial documents
  
  
• Select compliant insurance coverage
  
  
• Avoid refusals and delays
  
  
• Plan long-term family reunification options
  
  

With Canada Central, the Super Visa becomes a reliable, compliant, and stress-free way for parents and grandparents to spend meaningful time with their family in Canada.