Super Visa
The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa is designed exclusively for the parents or grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. It permits multiple entries and — for entries from June 22, 2023 onward — allows stays of up to 5 years per visit.
The visa itself remains valid for up to 10 years (or until the applicant’s passport expires), allowing parents or grandparents to travel to Canada multiple times over that period.
A crucial requirement is private medical/health insurance that:
- Provides at least CAD 100,000 in emergency/medical/hospitalization/repatriation coverage, and Is valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry (and must be maintained/renewed for re-entry).
- As of 2025, applicants may purchase this insurance from non-Canadian insurers, giving more flexibility (subject to policy compliance).
- The sponsor (child or grandchild in Canada) must meet updated minimum necessary income (MNI) thresholds — based on the total “family size” (including host, co-signer, dependent children, plus visiting relatives). For example, a household of 4 people must show a minimum gross income of CAD 56,724 (2025). The host’s spouse/common-law partner may co-sign to combine incomes.
- The sponsor must also submit a letter of invitation/undertaking, promising full financial support for the visitor(s) during their stay, listing all persons counted in the family-size calculation, and providing proof of income (e.g. Notices of Assessment, pay stubs, employment or income letters, bank statements).
- These updated requirements — higher income thresholds, longer stay duration per entry, and insurance flexibility — reflect recent changes by immigration authorities.