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Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents
What is a Super Visa?
A super visa allows an individual to visit their child or grandchild in Canada for a period of upto 2 years. Eligible visa holders are granted a multiple entry visa valid for 10 years.
Super Visa Eligibility
Who can apply for a Super Visa?
Super visa applicants must:
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be a parent or grandparent of a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
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provide a signed letter of invitation from their child or grandchild confirming financial support during the applicant's stay.
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provide proof of funds from their child or grandchild.
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provide proof of medical insurance that is valid for 1 year from the arrival date.
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take a medical exam by a panel physician.
Including Dependents on Super Visa
Can the applicant (parent or grandparent) include a dependent on their Super Visa application?
Applicants cannot include a dependent on their Super Visa application. This means that the parent or grandparent applicant cannot include their own child on the Super Visa application.
The dependent can however, apply for a Visitor Visa or eTA and if approved, enter and remain in Canada for a period of upto 6 months.
Super Visa vs. Visitor Visa/eTA
What's the difference between a Super Visa and a Visitor Visa/eTA?
A Visitor Visa is a 10-year multiple entry visa that allows you to visit and remain in Canada as a a tourist for upto 6 months at a time. Anyone can apply for a visitor visa.
A Super Visa is a 10-year multiple entry visa that allows you to remain in Canada for upto 2 years at a time. Only parents or grandparents of a Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada can apply for a Super Visa.