Who it is for
- Super Visa
- Parents or grandparents of family in Canada
- Visitor visa
- Broader visitor purposes
Super Visa
Super Visa Canada: requirements explained clearly
Bring your parents or grandparents for longer visits. We explain the rules plainly and prepare a file that holds up.
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At a glance
Stay up to 5 years per entry
Host must meet minimum income
$100,000+ private medical insurance for 1 year
Immigration medical exam
Apply from outside Canada
New in 2026: more ways to meet the income requirement
From March 31, 2026, IRCC counts host income in two new ways. Read the IRCC notice.
- The host, and a co-signer if there is one, can qualify using either of the two tax years before applying, not only the last one.
- If the host meets a required minimum share, the visiting parent or grandparent's own income can be added to make up the rest.
If you were told you did not qualify before, it may be worth checking again.
What is a Super Visa?
It is a visitor visa for a parent or grandparent of a child or grandchild in Canada. That child or grandchild is a citizen, a permanent resident, or registered under the Indian Act. Stays are often up to five years per entry. IRCC decides the length.
Confirm the current rules on canada.ca.
Super Visa or a regular visitor visa
Typical stay
- Super Visa
- Often up to 5 years per entry. IRCC decides.
- Visitor visa
- Usually a shorter stay
Extra requirements
- Super Visa
- Host income, private insurance, medical exam
- Visitor visa
- Standard visitor requirements
Best fit
- Super Visa
- A long family visit, when the rules are met
- Visitor visa
- A short trip, or Super Visa is not the fit
| Topic | Super Visa | Visitor visa |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Parents or grandparents of family in Canada | Broader visitor purposes |
| Typical stay | Often up to 5 years per entry. IRCC decides. | Usually a shorter stay |
| Extra requirements | Host income, private insurance, medical exam | Standard visitor requirements |
| Best fit | A long family visit, when the rules are met | A short trip, or Super Visa is not the fit |
A Super Visa is a long visit, not permanent residence. Parent sponsorship is a separate program, and new interest forms are paused. For a shorter trip, see our visitor visas page.
Eligibility checklist
IRCC applies the rules. This is the short list we check with you.
- The applicant is a parent or grandparent of someone in Canada.
- The child or grandchild writes an invitation.
- The host meets the minimum income for the family size.
- Private medical insurance is at least $100,000 for one year from entry.
- The parent or grandparent completes an immigration medical exam.
- They apply from outside Canada and meet admissibility rules.
If a Super Visa is not the right fit, we will say so.
Host income
The host must meet IRCC's minimum income for the family size. Amounts change each year, so check IRCC's current table. Use IRCC's proof of financial support page. The 2026 changes are in the section above.
Want the income read against your family?
Book a $50 phone consultation before you buy a policy or book a medical exam.
Insurance and the medical exam
- At least $100,000 of coverage.
- Health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
- Valid for at least one year from entry.
- Paid up front, or proven the way IRCC currently accepts.
Coverage can come from a Canadian insurer or, where IRCC allows, an OSFI-authorized foreign insurer. The policy wording has to match. IRCC and the insurer's terms govern.
They also complete an immigration medical exam with a panel physician. We line up the exam and the insurance so the file is coherent.
Honest purpose of visit
A Super Visa is a temporary visit, not permanent residence. A long stay is a fair goal, and the purpose of the visit still has to be stated honestly. We will not help anyone misstate their plans.
Documents and steps
Every family is a little different. This is the usual set. Processing times vary, and IRCC decides the application.
Documents
- Invitation letter from the host.
- Proof of the relationship.
- Proof the host is a citizen, permanent resident, or registered under the Indian Act.
- Proof of income.
- Medical insurance proof.
- Immigration medical exam.
- Forms, fees, and biometrics.
Steps
- Decide whether Super Visa fits better than a short visitor visa.
- Check family size against the IRCC income table.
- Arrange insurance and the medical exam.
- Put the documents together.
- Submit, then answer any IRCC request.
How we help
Selective help on fit, the documents, and a clear plan.
An honest fit check
We tell you if a Super Visa is the wrong path before you pay to file.
A file that holds together
Income, insurance, the medical exam, and the purpose of the visit read as one story.
You talk to your RCIC
Clear fees, and you work with Kulbir Singh. Not a sales team.
Frequently asked questions
How long can my parents stay?
Many parents can stay up to 5 years at a time. The visa can allow multiple entries for up to 10 years. The border officer still decides each entry, and older applications can differ. Confirm the current rule on IRCC's length-of-stay page.
Can the visit be extended inside Canada?
Before the authorized stay ends, they can leave Canada or apply from inside Canada to extend the visit. IRCC decides whether to grant an extension. See IRCC's length-of-stay page.
Can parents from any country apply?
They apply from outside Canada if they are a parent or grandparent and they meet the rules. Visa-required and visa-exempt passports are handled differently. Admissibility still applies. IRCC sets the steps for the visa office.
Is a Super Visa permanent residence?
No. It is a temporary visit. Sponsoring a parent for permanent residence is a different program, and new interest forms are paused.
What income does my host need?
The host must meet IRCC's minimum for the family size. The amounts change. Use the official income table, and read the 2026 changes above.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. We prepare the file with care. IRCC decides every application.
Can we discuss in Punjabi or Hindi?
Yes. English, Punjabi, and Hindi. Tell us which you prefer when you book the $50 consultation.
General information, not legal advice
This page is general information, not advice for your family. IRCC decides every application, and the rules can change.
Sources
Last reviewed: October 2026.
Ready for an honest Super Visa review?
Book a $50 phone consultation with Kulbir Singh, RCIC #R705924. We will look at income, insurance, and whether a Super Visa fits your family.
Consultations are by phone. 2150 Winston Park Drive, Unit 203, Oakville, ON L6H 5V1.