The super visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The main difference is that the super visa allows an individual to stay for up to 5 years at a time in Canada. Whilst a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of six months only.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A PARENT AND GRANDPARENT SUPER VISA?
To be eligible for the super visa, applicants must be the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Dependents of parents and grandparents are not eligible for the super visa. However, they can apply for a regular visitor visa. The super visa applicants must also be found admissible to Canada and meet some other conditions.

Visa officers consider several factors before deciding whether an applicant is admissible. Officers must believe the applicant is a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of the visit. Among the things the officer might consider are the following:

• The individual ties to his or her home country.
• The purpose of the visit.
• The person’s family and income.
• The overall economic and political stability of the home country and invitations from Canadian hosts.

PARENT SUPER VISA REQUIREMENTS IN CANADA

Both parents and grandparents of citizens can live in Canada for two years without need to renew their status.

1. Complete and submit from [IMM5257] (TO BE FILED OUTSIDE OF CANADA).
2. Parents financial and host financial situation will be considered.
3. The overall economic and political also offer application.
4. Invitation letter from host.
5. Parents and grandparents must provide financial support from their child (host) and meet minimum & income household. (around $17,000).
6. . Prove Canadian medical coverage insurance (for at least 1 year).
7. Complete medical examination

LETTER OF INVITATION FORMAT SHOULD INCLUDE:

• Full name and middle name of parents.
• Date of Birth/Country of Birth.
• Parent/grandparent address and phone number.
• Relationship with the host (citizen or permanent resident of Canada).
• The purpose of the trip.
• How long the parent/grandparent intends to stay?
• Detail of accommodation.
• Date the parents / grandparents intends to leave.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A SUPER VISA FOR MY PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS?

This is where we can help!

If you would like to apply for super visa for your parents or grandparents, give us a call to discuss your case and how to get started your application process. Having a professionally completed application from an experienced firm in super visa will provide you the best results not only increase your chances of approval, but it will also take away the burden of trying to navigate this tricky application process alone.

There are various ways to apply for a super visa depending on what country your parents or grandparents is travelling from:

• Visa required countries: super visa applications can be completed either online, or submitted via paper application to the nearest Canadian Visa post.
• Visa exempt countries: parents and grandparents who are entitled to visit for 6 months without a visa can apply directly at the closest Canadian Visa by providing proof that they meet Super Visa requirements.