Long Visits. Closer Families.
Prepare a Super Visa application that connects host income, family size, qualifying insurance, medical admissibility and genuine temporary intent into one clear record.
One Program. Different Starting Points.
The right preparation depends on the host’s income record, family-size calculation, the applicant’s own income and the intended length of the visit.
Standard Super Visa
A parent or grandparent applies from outside Canada with an eligible host, qualifying insurance, a medical exam and a complete visitor record.
Two-Year Income Route
The host and eligible co-signer may meet the full minimum income in either of the two taxation years before the application.
Combined-Income Route
If the host side reaches at least 75% of the required amount for the previous year, qualifying applicant income may cover the balance.
Shorter Family Visit
If the planned stay is six months or less, a regular visitor visa may be the more appropriate route.
Which Visit Route Fits?
Select the situation closest to your family. This tool provides planning direction, not an approval decision.
Build The Complete Visitor Record.
Confirm the host and relationship, calculate family size, prove income, obtain qualifying insurance, complete the medical exam and document temporary intent.
Confirm Both Sides First.
A strong application must satisfy the Super Visa rules and the ordinary requirements for temporary entry to Canada.
Who May Invite
The host must be the applicant’s biological or adopted child or grandchild, be at least 18, live in Canada and hold qualifying Canadian status.
- Relationship documented
- Status and residence proven
- Signed invitation prepared
Meet The Current Method
Calculate family size first, then test the host and permitted co-signer against the current minimum income and documentary options.
- Every required person counted
- Correct tax years used
- Income evidence reconciled
Use A Qualifying Policy
The policy must be valid for at least one year from entry, provide at least $100,000 emergency coverage and satisfy IRCC’s insurer and payment rules.
- Health care and hospitalization
- Repatriation included
- Paid policy, not a quote
Remain A Genuine Visitor
The applicant must apply from outside Canada, be admissible, complete the medical exam and satisfy the officer they will leave after the authorized stay.
- Purpose of visit explained
- Home-country ties documented
- Finances and history consistent
Build A Complete Visit Record.
Use this private checklist to identify missing evidence before submission. Each family’s documents and risk factors are different.
What Needs Review First?
Choose the situation closest to yours. The result identifies the first planning priority, not an approval prediction.
Move Through The Process Clearly.
Confirm eligibility, build the host and applicant records, submit from outside Canada, then prepare carefully for medical, biometric and entry requirements.
Confirm The Route
Test the host, family size, income method, applicant location and intended stay.
Build Both Records
Coordinate the invitation, income, relationship, insurance and visitor evidence.
Apply From Abroad
File online, pay the fees and respond to biometrics, medical or document requests.
Prepare For Arrival
Carry valid travel documents and paid insurance, and remain ready for examination.
Super Visa Or Another Route?
The best option depends on visit length, permanent-residence goals, current location and whether the family can satisfy the host-income and insurance rules.
Compare your family options →Extended Temporary Visits
Designed for eligible parents and grandparents who want longer visits and can satisfy host-income, insurance, medical and visitor requirements.
Shorter Visits
Usually the better fit when the intended stay is six months or less or when Super Visa-specific requirements cannot be met.
Permanent Residence
Parents and grandparents sponsorship is a separate invitation-based permanent-residence program with different income and undertaking rules.
Extension Planning
A person already in Canada may need a visitor-record strategy. A new Super Visa application itself must be made from outside Canada.
Coverage Must Remain Real.
A quote is not enough. The policy must meet IRCC’s insurer, duration, payment and coverage conditions, and valid proof should be carried on each entry to Canada.
- At least one year of validity from the date of entry.
- At least $100,000 for emergency coverage.
- Health care, hospitalization and repatriation included.
Get Clear Answers.
Understand permitted stays, income methods, family size, insurance, medical examinations, temporary intent, PGP and in-Canada status.
Discuss your application →A Super Visa can allow a stay of up to five years at a time and multiple entries for up to ten years. The border officer makes the final entry and stay decision.
The host must be the applicant’s biological or adopted child or grandchild, be at least 18, live in Canada and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person registered under the Indian Act.
The host and eligible co-signer may meet the full income amount in either of the two preceding tax years. Alternatively, if the host side meets at least 75% in the previous year, qualifying applicant income may cover the balance.
The host’s spouse or common-law partner may co-sign if they have qualifying Canadian status. Other relatives, including siblings, cannot co-sign merely to add income.
The policy must generally be valid for at least one year from entry, provide at least $100,000 emergency coverage, include health care, hospitalization and repatriation, and be issued and paid as IRCC requires.
Yes. A Super Visa applicant must complete an immigration medical examination with an approved panel physician and provide the required proof.
Yes. A parent or grandparent may apply for a Super Visa while a sponsorship application is pending, but each application has its own eligibility, evidence and decision.
No. A Super Visa does not itself authorize work or study. Most visitors need a separate permit before working or studying in Canada.
Prepare The Right Super Visa File.
Get strategic guidance on host eligibility, income, family size, insurance, medical requirements, temporary intent and the documents needed for a coherent application.