Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents intending to obtain temporary residence to visit their close relatives may apply for extended visitors’ visas known as Super Visas. The maximum validity date for the multiple entries Super Visa is ten years, or one month prior to the applicant’s passport’s expiry, whichever is earlier. Within that time, Super Visa holders can remain in Canada for periods of up to 2-years. In comparison, a regular visitor visa is usually valid for a maximum period of 6-months.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
It is important to satisfy all of the requirements under this program and as such the person who wishes to come to Canada on a Parent or Grandparent Super Visa must:
• Have a letter of invitation from their relative who is either a Canadian Citizen or PR of Canada.
• Show suitable financial capability to be able to support the invited (Grand)Parent(s) while in Canada.
• Show their ties to their home country and have valid travel documentation.
• Be able to show that they have the requisite Canadian Private Medical Coverage.
• Prove that they are criminally and medically admissible to Canada.
It should be noted that holders of a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa have the rights and restrictions of a regular tourist visa holder and as such cannot work or study while they are in Canada.
It should also be noted that it is possible to obtain a Super Visa even while an application for permanent residency is pending.
Individuals interested in applying for a Parent and Grand Parent Super Visa are invited to complete our Free Online Evaluation for an assessment of their eligibility.