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Canada Super Visa: Invitation and Finances

Documents for parents/grandparents visiting on a Super Visa.

Super Visa (parents and grandparents)

The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay up to 5 years (multiple entries). The host in Canada must meet income requirements.

From the host (child/grandchild in Canada)

  • Invitation letter – relationship, undertaking to support, length of stay
  • Proof of relationship – birth certificates, etc.
  • Proof of status – Canadian citizenship or PR document
  • Income requirement – NOA (Notice of Assessment) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year; minimum income as per LICO

From the applicant (parent/grandparent)

  • Passport, application form, photo
  • Medical insurance – minimum 1 year, Canadian insurer, coverage at least $100,000
  • Proof of ties to home country – that they will return
  • Medical exam – required for Super Visa

Check IRCC Super Visa for current income thresholds and forms.