Everything You Need to Know About Canada’s Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents ✈️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Do you wish your parents or grandparents could visit you in Canada for a longer time? Good news! The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa makes that possible! 💖

Unlike a regular visitor visa (which only allows a 6-month stay), the Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time — and it’s valid for up to 10 years! 🔁✨

📌 Source of Information:
👉 IRCC Super Visa Overview

🧾 What is the Super Visa?

The Super Visa is a special type of visa that allows parents and grandparents to:

✔️ Visit family in Canada
✔️ Stay up to 5 years per visit
✔️ Travel back and forth to Canada during a 10-year period

It’s a great option if your loved ones want to stay longer than what a regular visitor visa allows! 🏡💬

✅ Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the Super Visa, you must meet these requirements:

👨‍👩‍👧 Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (not other relatives like siblings or cousins).

📄 Have a signed letter of invitation from your child or grandchild in Canada that includes:

• A promise of financial support 💰
• The number of people in their household 🏠
• A copy of their Canadian passport or PR card 🪪

🩺 Purchase medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that:

• Is valid for at least one year 🗓️
• Covers healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation 🏥
• Has at least $100,000 coverage 💵

🩻 Complete an immigration medical exam

📌 Meet all general visa requirements, including being admissible to Canada (no criminal or immigration violations)

📝 How to Apply for a Super Visa (In Short) 🛂✨

Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to help you apply for a Super Visa:

1. ✅ Get a Letter of Invitation
   From your child or grandchild in Canada, promising financial support.
2. 💵 Prove Financial Support
   Show that your host in Canada meets the Minimum Necessary Income.
3. 🏥 Buy Medical Insurance
   From a Canadian company with $100,000 coverage for at least 1 year.
4. 🩺 Do a Medical Exam
   Complete an immigration medical exam approved by IRCC.
5. 📄 Prepare All Documents
   Include passport, relationship proof, insurance, invitation letter, etc.
6. 🌐 Apply Online
   Submit the application via the IRCC Portal.
7. 🖐️ Give Biometrics (if needed)
   IRCC may ask you to provide fingerprints and a photo.
8. 📬 Wait for a Decision
   If approved, you’ll receive a letter to show when you arrive in Canada.

Once approved, you’ll get a letter to show at the Canadian border when you arrive! 🇨🇦

🔍 Things to Keep in Mind

📌 Visa-exempt countries: If you’re from a country that doesn’t require a visa to enter Canada, you still need to apply for a Super Visa, not just an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization).

📌 Insurance is a must: You must maintain valid medical insurance throughout your stay.

📌 Extending your stay: If you want to stay longer than the 5 years granted, you can apply to extend your stay from inside Canada.

📌 Not for dependents: This visa is only for parents and grandparents — spouses can apply together, but dependent children are not eligible.

💬 Why Choose the Super Visa?

✔️ Longer stays = More time with family
✔️ Multiple entries = Freedom to travel back and forth
✔️ No need to renew every 6 months
✔️ Quick approval (if documentation is complete!)

📢 Disclaimer

This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Visa rules and requirements can change. To ensure accuracy and success, always consult a licensed immigration consultant or lawyer.

📅 Ready to Bring Your Parents or Grandparents to Canada?

Let us help you make the process smooth and stress-free! ✅
🎯 We specialize in Super Visa applications and have helped many families reunite in Canada.

👉 Book a consultation today with Zee Overseas Immigration Services and get expert guidance tailored to your needs!