Super visa
Longer visits for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
The super visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents visit for long periods. Visitors can stay up to 5 years at a time.
Who qualifies
- You are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian who is at least 18 and lives in Canada.
- Your child or grandchild invites you in a signed letter and meets the minimum income.
- You have private medical insurance from a Canadian insurer (or an approved foreign insurer), valid for at least 1 year from entry.
- You complete an immigration medical exam, apply from outside Canada, and meet the usual visitor requirements.
Documents usually needed
- Letter of invitation from your child or grandchild
- Proof of their income (notice of assessment or equivalent)
- Proof of the family relationship
- Medical insurance documents
- Passport and travel history
What often goes wrong
- Host income below the minimum for the family size.
- Insurance that does not meet the requirements.
- Weak ties to your home country.
How RAE helps
- A consultation with a licensed RCIC to confirm you qualify and the best route.
- A personalised document checklist in your secure client portal.
- Every document reviewed before submission, with explanation letters where needed.
- Weekly updates until IRCC decides, and IRCC letters explained when they arrive.
Official sources (checked 2026-11-10): Super visa: who can apply (IRCC), Super visa income table (RAE proof of funds tool).
General information only, not legal advice. Every case is different: book a consultation with a licensed RCIC to discuss yours.
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