Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents
Canada
Last updated: December 21, 2025
5 years
$100
48–200 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets your parents or grandparents visit Canada for a long time. It's not a permanent move—they stay as visitors but can visit for up to 5 years at a time. You (the Canadian child or grandchild) sponsor them. They need to prove they won't work and will leave when their time is up. This is different from permanent residence. Your parents stay as temporary visitors, but they can visit multiple times over 10 years.
Key Benefits
- Parents can stay up to 5 years per visit
- Multiple re-entries within 10 years
- No frequent visa renewals
- Parents can help with grandchildren
- Emergency medical care covered with insurance
- Can sponsor for permanent residence later
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Parent or grandparent of Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Valid passport required
- Must pass health exam
- No serious criminal record
- Must buy health insurance ($100,000+ minimum)
- Sponsor must be 18+ years old
- Sponsor must live in Canada
- Sponsor must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Sponsor must earn required income
- Parents cannot work on this visa
- Cannot bring dependent children
Financial Requirement
Sponsor must earn minimum $30,526–$72,560 CAD annually depending on family size
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 1 year validity remaining
- Birth certificateOriginal or certified copy
- Medical examFrom IRCC-approved doctor, $200–$300
- Health insurance$100,000+ minimum emergency coverage
- Police certificateFrom countries where lived 6+ months
- Tax Notice of AssessmentLast 2–3 years
- Pay stubsRecent, from sponsor
- Employment letterWith job title, salary, hire date
- Invitation letterHandwritten, signed, with visit details
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.