A super visa is for parents and grandparents and allows them to visit their children for up to 2 years at a time. This visa gives multiple entries into Canada and is good for a period up to 10 years in length.
If you wish to apply for the super visa you must be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
You must also have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who will invite you to visit with you. Included with this obligation the child/grandchild must agree to promise to support for the length of the visit, it must outline how many people live in the home to show that you can support them during their visit and you need a show proof of your Canadian residency or Canadian Citizenship.
You must also provide medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company and is to include a minimum o
Super Visa
A super visa is for parents and grandparents and allows them to visit their children for up to 2 years at a time. This visa gives multiple entries into Canada and is good for a period up to 10 years in length.
If you wish to apply for the super visa you must be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
You must also have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who will invite you to visit with you. Included with this obligation the child/grandchild must agree to promise to support for the length of the visit, it must outline how many people live in the home to show that you can support them during their visit and you need a show proof of your Canadian residency or Canadian Citizenship.
You must also provide medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company and is to include a minimum of $100,000 coverage, be valid for 1 year and have proof that the payment has been made for the insurance.
You must apply for the super visa outside of Canada and the parent or grandparent must be allowed to enter Canada and not be inadmissible, they must also take a medical exam from immigration and any other conditions that is required by immigration.
The financial support must be proven to immigration showing that you have the financial ability to provide while they are visiting. You will have to prove this by providing the following.
A notice of assessment or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year but they may request up to 3 years. You show Employment insurance stubs if you are a seasonal worker to prove your employment status, you can also be asked to show paystubs, a letter of employment from your employer and bank statements.
Immigration Canada does also look at other factors like the ties to your country, the purpose of your visit, your family finances and the overall economic and political stability of their home country.
Any additional information is available on the Immigration Canada website or you can contact us.
