Super Visa Canada

To be eligible for a super visa, you 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 inviting you to Canada which includes:

  1. A promise of financial support for the length of your visa

  2. The list and number of people in the household of this person

  3. A copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document

• Have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:

  1. Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry

  2. At least $100,000 coverage

  3. Have proof that the medical insurance has been paid (quotes are not accepted)

You must also:

• Apply for a super visa from outside of Canada

• Be allowed to enter Canada

• Take an immigration medical exam

• Meet certain other conditions if necessary

A Super Visa application must include a letter of invitation composed by the host (child or grandchild) in Canada. This letter must include the following information about the invitee (parent or grandparent):

• Complete name;

• Date of birth;

• Address;

• Telephone number;

• Relationship to the host;

• The purpose of the trip to Canada;

• How long the invitee intends to stay in Canada;

• Where the invitee will stay, and how he or she intends to finance purchases while in Canada; and

• When the invitee plans to leave Canada

In addition, the following information about the host must be included:

• Full Name;

• Date of birth;

• Address;

• Telephone number;

• Job title;

• Information about status in Canada (citizen or permanent resident), including proof of status;

• Family details, including names and dates of birth; and

• The total number of persons residing in the household.

The following must also be included in the Super Visa letter of invitation:

• A signed promise of financial support for the invitee by the host; and

• Proof of minimum income.