The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents to come to Canada as visitors. The super visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years.

Program Requirements

• The applicants (parent and grandparent) must be parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident
• The applicants (parent and grandparent) must have a signed letter (Invitation Letter) from the child or grandchild who invites them to Canada that includes:
  • A promise of financial support for the duration of your visit.
  • The list and number of people in the household of this person.
  • A copy of this person’s Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident document.
• The applicants (parent and grandparent) must have a medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company valid for at least one year from the date of entry with a minimum coverage of $100,000 for health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
• The applicants (parent and grandparent) must take an immigration medical exam.
• The applicants (parent and grandparent) must me eligible for a temporary resident visa and should not be ineligible on criminal and/or medical grounds.
• The Applicant’s (parent and grandparent) child or grandchild must meet the low-income cut-off (LICO) requirements.

Income Requirements { Low Income Cut Off (LICO) } for Super Visa

Effective from January 1 to December 31, 2020