Canada visas
Canada Super Visa for parents and grandparents
A long-stay visitor visa for parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Stay
- Up to 5 years at a time
- Insurance
- Canadian cover, 1 year
- Entry
- Multiple
Who it suits
Is this visa for you?
- Your child or grandchild is a Canadian citizen or PR
- You want to spend long periods with family in Canada
- You do not need permanent residence
The basics
What the authorities look for
- Your host is your child or grandchild, aged 18 or over, living in Canada
- A signed letter of invitation from the host
- The host meets the minimum necessary income
- Private medical insurance valid for at least a year
- An immigration medical exam
A summary of the published rules. The full rules have more conditions, and they change. Last reviewed October 2026. IRCC: Super Visa eligibility
Take care
Where cases go wrong
- **Insurance details.** The policy must meet the stated conditions. A wrong policy is a common refusal.
- **Host income evidence.** The host's documents must clearly show the income for the family size.
- **Intent to leave.** You must show you will leave Canada at the end of each stay.
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Super visa questions
How long can I stay?
Up to five years at a time, with multiple entries.
Is this the same as sponsoring a parent for PR?
No. The Super Visa is a visitor visa. Parent sponsorship for PR is a separate process with limited intake.
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