Visiting your children and grandchildren in Canada – Super Visa
If you’re the parent or grandparent of a Canadian permanent resident or citizen, you may be eligible for a super visa. A super visa lets you visit Canada for up to 2 years at a time. It’s a multi-entry visa that is valid for a period up to 10 years.
If you want to stay for 6 months or less, apply for a visitor visa.
How to apply for a Super Visa?
Get your documents ready
Before you apply for a super visa, you need to have the following documents ready for approval:
| a letter of invitation from your child or grandchild who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada that includes: | a promise of financial support for the entire duration of your visit |
| the list and number of people in the household of the person who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident | a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document |
| proof that your child or grandchild’s household meets the minimum necessary income; examples include: | 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 |
| proof of payment for 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 | a document confirming that you had an immigration medical exam |
