Canada•North America2-5 months
Free
5 years
Yes
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Multi-entry visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens/PRs, allowing stays up to 5 years per visit.
The Canadian Super Visa is a multiple-entry temporary resident visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. It grants authorized stays of up to 5 years per entry with a visa validity of up to 10 years, far exceeding what a standard visitor visa allows.
Applicants must obtain private medical insurance from a Canadian provider—minimum CAD 100,000 coverage for at least 1 year—and undergo an immigration medical exam. The host in Canada must meet a LICO-based minimum income threshold. The visa does not grant work rights or a pathway to permanent residence.
This visa is ideal for parents and grandparents who want to spend extended periods with family in Canada without navigating the permanent immigration system.
| Initial grant | 5 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian.
Must be outside Canada at the time of application.
Must have a signed letter of invitation from the child or grandchild in Canada (who must be at least 18 years old).
The host (child/grandchild) must meet the minimum necessary income (LICO) requirements.
Must provide proof of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company (or approved foreign provider) valid for at least 1 year with at least CAD 100,000 coverage.
Must undergo an immigration medical examination.
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
30,526 EUR/yr
Valid passport.
Letter of invitation from the child or grandchild in Canada.
Proof of relationship (e.g., birth or marriage certificates).
Proof of host's income (e.g., Notice of Assessment, T4/T1, pay stubs).
Proof of valid private medical insurance (minimum 1 year, CAD 100,000 coverage).
Proof of ties to the home country (to demonstrate intent to return).
| IMM 5257 Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) | Fill online |
| IMM 1283 Financial Evaluation Form | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Gather all required documents, including proof of relationship and financial support.; Host prepares… | canada.ca |
| Fee Breakdown | — | canada.ca |
| Fees | No IRCC application fee or biometrics fee required for the super visa. | canada.ca |
| Forms | — | canada.ca |
| Forms · IMM 1283 · description | Financial Evaluation Form | canada.ca |
| Forms · IMM 1283 · name | IMM 1283 | canada.ca |
| Forms · IMM 1283 · url | https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-gui… | canada.ca |
| Forms · IMM 5257 · description | Application for Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) | canada.ca |
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