Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
The Super Visa Program allows parents and grandparents to come to Canada as long-term visitors.
Successful applicants receive multiple-entry visitor visas that may last for up to 10 years. Unlike standard visitor visas, which must be renewed every six months, a Super Visa remains valid for two years at a time.
To be eligible for the Super Visa Progam, parents and grandparents must meet standard visitor visa requirements. Also, they must:
- Provide a written commitment of financial support from their child or grandchild in Canada;
- Have a sponsor in Canada who meets minimum income requirements;
- Prove they have purchased Canadian health insurance for at least one year; and
- Complete an immigration medical examination
Depending on the nationality, parents/grandparents may require a Temporary Resident Visa in addition to the Super Visa.