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Canada Super Visa Guide
For parents and grandparents
How parents and grandparents qualify for stays of up to five years at a time: the host's income test, insurance that IRCC accepts, the medical exam and every document.
What's inside
8 parts · about 25–35 pages
- Super Visa or visitor visa?Which one fits how long your parents want to stay.
- Who can hostThe child or grandchild in Canada: status, income and the invitation letter.
- The income testHow the minimum income is worked out for your household size, and how to prove it.
- Medical insurance IRCC acceptsCoverage, duration and how to compare policies.
- The medical examPanel physicians in India and what to expect.
- Master document checklistFor the parent and for the host, with letter templates.
- Step by step, from account to passportApplying online, biometrics and the passport request.
- Common mistakes and refusalsWhat goes wrong most often, and how to avoid it.
Who it's for
- Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents
- Children and grandchildren in Canada hosting a parent
- Families deciding between a visitor visa and a Super Visa
Questions
Is this legal advice?
No. The guide is general information to help you prepare and file your own application. It does not assess your personal case, and nobody can guarantee a visa.
What happens when IRCC changes the rules?
We review every guide monthly and whenever IRCC announces a change. You receive each new edition free for 12 months from purchase.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, a full refund if you ask before you download the guide. Once downloaded, a digital guide cannot be returned.