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Super Visa for Canada

The Super Visa for Canada is a multiple-entry visa that is valid for up to 10 years, allowing parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years each time they enter the country, without needing to renew their status, so they can live alongside their children and grandchildren.

This visa is also known as the Family Visa, Parent Visa, or Canadian Parent Visa, and it differs from the Canadian Sponsorship Visa and the Canadian Tourist Visa.

If you are looking to apply for the Canadian Super Visa but are not fully aware of its conditions and regulations, we recommend that you read this article.

New Super Visa Regulations

On June 7, 2022, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced some positive changes to the Super Visa. According to the new government decisions effective from July 4, 2022:

Super Visa holders can stay in Canada for up to 5 years each time they enter the country.

Those who currently hold a Super Visa and are in Canada can apply to extend their stay for more than 2 years from the announced date.

The Minister of Immigration will have the authority to designate international health insurance companies to provide coverage for Super Visa applicants.

Before this new law, Super Visa holders were only allowed to stay in Canada for 2 years each time they entered.

Additionally, in the past, applicants were required to provide health insurance from Canadian insurance companies, but under the new law, insurance from international insurance companies is also permitted, and these companies will be designated by the Minister of Immigration in the near future.

Required Conditions for Parents/Grandparents

To apply for a super visa for Canada, you need to meet the following requirements:

Have a parent, grandparent, citizen, or permanent resident (PR) of Canada.

Have an invitation letter from your child or grandchild.

Be physically healthy and undergo medical tests approved by Canada.

Have no criminal record.

Have no barriers to entering Canada.

Obtain medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is valid for at least 1 year upon entering Canada. This insurance must cover at least $100,000 (as of July 4, 2022, it will also be possible to purchase medical insurance from non-Canadian insurance companies).

Be in a good financial situation.

Apply from outside Canada.

Complete fingerprinting for Canada.

Requirements for the inviter (child or grandchild):

Must be the child or grandchild of the invitee.

Must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

Must be over 18 years old.

Must have sufficient income to financially support their parents during their stay in Canada. The income level must meet the LICO table.

Must commit in writing to support their parents financially during their stay.

Other conditions that immigration officers consider when reviewing super visa applications include:

Your ties to your home country.

Purpose of travel.

Your family and financial situation.

Economic and political stability of the country from which you are applying.

Costs related to obtaining a super visa for Canada.

Application type	Cost in Canadian dollars
Review of super visa application per person	$100
Fingerprinting per person	$85
Fingerprinting for families (2 or more people)	$170
Medical tests (varies based on country, age, and individual health; costs stated as an average)	$150 to $180
Medical insurance (varies by insurance company; costs stated as an average)	To cover $100,000 in medical services, you should expect to pay an average of $1,660 annually for medical insurance.

In addition to the expenses above, you’ll need to pay for document translation, photos, and obtaining a criminal record certificate, which averages around $250 per person. This amount varies based on the number of documents being translated.

Proof of financial capacity for the super visa in Canada 2024.

Your child or grandchild must provide a minimum income to apply for your visa, known as LICO (Low Income Cut-off). LICO represents the minimum income level equivalent to the poverty line in urban areas of Canada. If your child or grandchild’s income is below the amount specified in the LICO table, your visa application will be rejected.

The LICO amount depends on the number of family members and is announced by the Canadian government each year.

Counting family members in calculating LICO

To determine the minimum income for the inviter based on the LICO table, you need to consider all family members, which includes:

The host or inviter (child/grandchild)

The spouse or partner of the child/grandchild

Dependent children of the child/grandchild

Anyone your child/grandchild has previously sponsored and their agreement is still in effect.

You as the parent or grandparent of your child or grandchild

Your spouse or partner (in case of remarriage)

For example: Amir is married and lives in Canada with his wife and one child. He is inviting his parents to his home under Canada’s Super Visa. He needs to consider the minimum income for 5 people according to the LICO table, which means for himself, his wife, and his child, plus his parents.

Note: Dependent children of parents or grandparents do not qualify for the Super Visa and must apply for a visitor visa. Under the visitor visa, they can stay in Canada for a maximum of 6 months each time they enter.

Now that you understand how many people to consider when calculating the LICO amount, we will provide the required income for the inviter (child or grandchild) according to the LICO table based on the number of family members in 2024.

Required income for inviting under the Canada Super Visa

Number of family members	Minimum income required according to LICO 2024 (Canadian dollars)
2	$35,282
3	$43,373
4	$52,662
5	$59,728
6	$67,362
7	$74,998
More than 7 For each additional person	$7,634

Documents needed for obtaining the Canada Super Visa

For applying for the parent visa to Canada, both you and your child or grandchild, who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, must provide certain documents, which we will list next:

Required documents for father, mother/grandfather, grandmother

Identification documents: like a passport with all travel stamps, translated birth certificate, translated marriage certificate

Educational documents (if applicable)

Invitation letter from child or grandchild

One photo 3.5 by 4.5 cm

Employment or retirement documents:

If currently employed: translated employment letter from employer, work contracts, insurance history, recent pay slips

If self-employed: translated business license

If owning a company: translated official newspaper with establishment and changes announcement, company bylaws, tax payment list, invoice of employee salary payments

If retired: translated retirement decree

Receipt for medical insurance payment for at least one year

Documents related to medical tests approved by Canada

Translated certificate of no criminal record

Documents regarding your assets: like the title of a house, land, shop, etc.

Bank letters and account statements (providing proof of financial means from parents isn’t mandatory, but it’s recommended to provide sufficient bank stability to show good financial status).

Fingerprinting

Filled forms for the Canada super visa

Documents required for the inviter (child or grandchild)

Documents regarding Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

Signed financial commitment letter to support parents during their stay in Canada

Financial documents showing that the inviter’s minimum income meets or exceeds the LICO table:

Notice of Assessment-NOA or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year

Employment insurance stubs

Employment letter including hiring date and salary received

Pay slips

Bank statements

Other financial documents and assets like property deeds

Documents proving family relationship with parents/grandparents such as birth certificates

Details of the Canada super visa invitation letter

As we mentioned earlier, one of the documents you’ll need to apply for a family visa is an invitation letter from Canada. Just because your child or grandchild provides an invitation letter doesn’t mean they’ll have legal responsibility for you when you arrive in Canada.

The invitation letter from Canada for parents needs to include information about both the inviting person (child or grandchild) and the invited person or people (father, mother/grandfather, grandmother), and if necessary, it should be notarized in official Canadian offices.

Information about the inviting person:

Full name

Date of birth

Address and phone number in Canada

Job title

Residency status (citizen or permanent resident)

Details of the inviting person’s spouse and children, like their names and birth dates

The total number of people living in the inviting person’s household, including those for whom the inviting person has previously taken on sponsorship and whose obligation still stands.

Information about the invited person/people:

Full name

Date of birth

Phone and home address

Relationship of the inviting person to the invited person

Purpose of the trip

Duration of stay for the invited person in Canada

Where they will be staying in Canada

Source of funds to cover expenses in Canada

Return date of the invited person

The super visa for Canada or long-term family visit visa is a multi-year visa valid for up to 10 years that allows eligible parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 2 years on their first trip without needing to leave. However, on subsequent trips, they can’t stay for more than 6 consecutive months. This visa is different from a Canadian tourist visa.

This visa is ideal for parents and grandparents residing in countries that require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to enter Canada, as after six months, they can freely travel between their home country and Canada without needing to reapply for a TRV.

Example of a super visa invitation letter

Date

The Canadian High Commission

(Address of the Embassy)

(Name of the country where the Canadian Embassy is located)

SUBJECT: Letter of Invitation for (Full name of the invited person or persons as per passport)

Dear Visa Officer,

My name is (Full name of the inviter) and I am the (Relationship of the inviter to the invited person, such as son, daughter, or grandchild) of (Full name of father, mother, or grandparent). I am a (Status of the inviter, such as citizen or permanent resident), and I live at (Complete address of residence in Canada). My household has (Total number of people living in the inviter’s home), and I work as (Job title, company name, and address of the inviter’s workplace), earning (Monthly or annual salary).

This is to confirm that I am inviting (Full name of the invited person or persons), born on (Date of birth of the invited persons) and currently residing at (Exact address of the invited persons in the home country) to Canada for a temporary visit. I will be hosting (Name of the invited person or persons) at my residence from (Date of arrival in Canada) till (Date of departure from Canada).

(Name of the invited person or persons) has strong economic, financial, and family ties to their home country, (Name of the country where the invited person or persons live). He/She currently works (Job title and address of the invited person’s workplace in the home country), and earns (Monthly or annual salary of the invited person or persons) with which they will afford to stay in Canada. (Name of the invited person or persons) is a legitimate visitor who will not overstay their visit in Canada. He/She has visited (Names of countries the invited person has traveled to in the past) and returned back to their home country.

Kindly find attached a copy of my (Document proving residency status in Canada, such as citizenship card, PR card, or Canadian ID) and my bank statement for the past six months.

Should you require any additional information, you may reach me via my contact information provided below.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

(Full name of the inviter)

(Phone number)

(Email address)

How to a super visa for Canada gets accepted

To obtain a parent visa for Canada, you first need to submit your application online to the Canadian immigration office. To do this, follow these steps:

Steps to get a Super Visa for Canada

1. Gather all the required documents.

2. Go to the Canadian immigration website.

From the available options, click on “Apply for a Super Visa.”

3. On the page you land on, select the “How to Apply” option.

4. Then on the new page, under “Apply for a Super Visa,” click on “Sign Up and apply.”

After clicking “Sign Up and apply,” you’ll be redirected to the page below, where you’ll need to choose an option based on your situation:

5. At this stage, create an account and answer the application questions.

After choosing one of the visitor visa options in the previous step, you’ll be directed to a new portal. Here, you’ll need to enter your email address and proposed password to create an account.

Once logged into your account, you’ll need to answer the application questions. When asked, “Why do you need a visa?” choose “To visit my children or grandchildren for more than 6 months.”

6. Download and fill out the application forms, then upload them in the designated area.

Based on your responses, a series of forms and a document list will open up for you. You’ll need to fill out the forms and upload them along with the other necessary documents in the appropriate sections.

7. Pay the application and biometrics fee, then submit it.

If you haven’t done biometrics in Canada in the past 10 years, you’ll need to pay the Canadian biometrics fee at this stage.

8. Schedule a biometrics appointment at one of the VAC centers and complete the Canadian biometrics process.

Due to the absence of a Canadian embassy in Iran, you’ll need to schedule a biometrics appointment at one of the visa application centers (VAC) under the Canadian embassy. You can choose one of the neighboring countries of Iran for this purpose.

9. Congratulations, you got the visa.

After a few months of your application being reviewed by the Canadian immigration office, you will finally receive your visa decision. If your response is positive, that’s a huge congratulations!

10. Send your passport to one of the visa processing centers approved by the Canadian embassy for the visa label to be placed, and pick up your Canadian visa.

You can either do the visa pickup yourself or ask a credible agency like Abrang Safari to handle it for you.

Validity Period of Canada Super Visa

The Canada Super Visa is valid for up to 10 years, which is why it’s also referred to as the 10-year visa for Canada. During this time, you can enter Canada multiple times, and with each entry, you can stay for up to 5 years (according to the new regulations) to live with your child or grandchild.

Processing Time for Canada Super Visa

As of August 14, 2024, the processing time for parent visa applications at the Canadian embassy is 109 days.

However, this timeframe may vary depending on the volume of applications or the country from which you are applying.

Reasons for Canada Super Visa Denial

Depending on the judgment of the Canadian immigration officer, a family visa application may be rejected for various reasons, but typically the following reasons lead to a rejection:

Insufficient income level of the inviting person according to the Laico table

Failure to provide enough documentation from the inviting person

Inconsistency between the duration of stay in Canada and the financial capacity presented

Unclear purpose of travel

Lack of sufficient ties of the invited person to their home country

Submission of incomplete or incorrect documents

Lack of physical health

Canadian Tourist Visa

With a tourist visa or visitor visa for Canada, you can visit your relatives and friends, or travel to this beautiful country for leisure and sightseeing. This visa is a multi-entry type, valid for a maximum of 10 years. However, unlike the super visa, you can only stay for a maximum of 6 months with each entry into the country.

For more information, check out the Canada tourist visa page.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Canada Super Visa and the Canada Tourist Visa?

The Super Visa is valid for 10 years, and you can stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time without needing to extend your status. In contrast, with a tourist visa for Canada, you can only stay for a maximum of 6 months each time you enter the country.

Is it possible to convert a visitor visa to a Canada Super Visa?

No, if you have a visitor visa and want to apply for a Super Visa for Canada, you will need to apply for the Super Visa separately again.

Can you apply for a Canada Super Visa from within Canada?

No, if you are in Canada on a visitor visa and want to apply for a Super Visa, you must leave Canada and apply for this visa from outside the country.

Is a medical exam required for the Canada Super Visa?

Yes, if parents or grandparents are applying for Canada’s family visa, they must undergo a medical exam and be in good health.

Is a police clearance certificate needed for the Canada Super Visa?

The answer to this question is yes. For the Canada Parent Visa, you should not have any issues regarding criminal records.

Is the Super Visa for Canada issued only for parents?

No, besides parents, the grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can also apply for this type of visa.

Is health insurance mandatory for obtaining a Super Visa for Canada?

Yes, for the Super Visa, you need to obtain health insurance that is valid for at least one year from the time you enter Canada and covers a minimum of $100,000.

Is the Super Visa for Canada a type of temporary resident visa?

Yes, this type of visa has a 10-year validity, so it is temporary.

Can I apply for the Super Visa from within Canada instead of my parents?

The answer to this question is no. You cannot apply for your parents’ Super Visa from within Canada.

Does the invitation letter for the Super Visa need to be notarized?

If required by the Canadian immigration office, the invitation letter for parents must be certified by official Canadian offices, also known as notarized.

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