Visit your children or grandchildren in Canada
The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa is a multiple entry visa that is valid for 10 years and allows applicants to remain in Canada for up to two years at a time without the need for renewal of their status.
In most cases the Super Visa can be processed in as little as eight weeks.
The Super Visa allows people from other countries the freedom to come and go between their home country and Canada and share family life without the hassle and expense of having to reapply for a Temporary Resident Visa every six months.
Dependants of grandparents and parents are not eligible under this provision; only grandparents or parents and their spouse or common law partners may apply.
“The Government of Canada is committed to family reunification and the Super Visa provides families with the flexibility to spend longer periods of time with loved ones in Canada.”
Minister Jason Kenny
Who can apply Super visa?
Parents and grandparents must be able to demonstrate the relationship with Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents in order to be eligible to apply. Applicants must not be criminally or medically inadmissible to Canada and must meet the following conditions:
- proof of relationship
- proof that the host child or grandchild meets the Low Income Cut- off (LICO)
- demonstrate that they have purchased comprehensive Canadian medical insurance
- undergo the immigration medical examination
- an invitation letter establishing a willingness to live in Canada with their sons or daughters
- the application should be submitted in the applicant’s home country. Processing considerations will be;
- the grandparents or parents ties to home country
- the purpose of the visit, and;
- the economic and political stability of the source country
What if I am Temporary Resident Visa exempt?
The Super Visa is particularly suited to parents and grandparents who require a Temporary Resident Visa to visit Canada. They benefit from the certainty of being able to stay in Canada for a period of up to two years and do not have to incur the expense and hassle to reapply every six months.
For citizens of visa-exempt countries who can be given permission to visit Canada for up to six months, the benefits of the Super Visa depend on whether you intend to stay longer than six months.
If you intend to stay for longer than 6 months then there are definite benefits from the Super Visa. The Super Visa can;
- save you time and money on application fees
- save you the inconvenience of having to renew after six months
- save you to travel to and from the port of entry, and
- easy port of entry examinations
Need help?
We can help you with this and anything else regarding your move to Canada. To start your tailored and confidential consultation, call Matthew on 1-888-508-5308 or 1-604-722-8930 or email him.
