Super visa allows parents, grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to come to Canada as visitors up to five years during the first visit without having need to update their status. Those who already hold a Super Visa will also be able to apply for a 2-year extension, allowing them to remain in Canada as a visitor for up to 7 years on a single entry. It also provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years.
It is important to note that no dependents can be included in the super visa application. Only parents or grandparents, together with their spouses or common-law partners, may be included on an application for the Super Visa.
The application process is similar to the regular VRT process, except that additional documentation is required to ensure that parents and grandparents receive adequate support while in Canada.
The Requirements
- A letter of invitation from your child or grandchild living in Canada.
- Documentation verifying that your child or grandchild meets a minimum income threshold (LICO).
- Evidence of a parental relationship to your child or grandchild (such as a birth certificate listing you as a parent), and
- Proof that you have been covered by a Canadian insurance company for at least one year.
- All Super Visa applicants are required to undergo a medical examination. Forms and instructions for this examination will be issued by the Visa Office upon submission of your application.
What are the requirements for a sponsor super visa?
In order to claim a super visa, child, or grandchildren who invite parents and grandparents, it is necessary to prove that their households support low -income reductions (LICO). This proof may consist of the following documents:
- Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year;
- Employment insurance stubs;
- Letter of employment including salary and date of hire;
- Pay slip stubs; or
- Bank statement
Low Income Cut-Off (LICO)
| Size of Family Unit | Minimum necessary gross income |
| 1 person (your child or grandchild) | $29,380 |
| 2 persons | $36,576 |
| 3 persons | $44,966 |
| 4 persons | $54,594 |
| 5 persons | $61,920 |
| 6 persons | $69,834 |
| 7 or more | $77,750 |
| More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add | $7,916 |
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