Parents and grandparents can visit Canada for an extended period of time thanks to the Super Visa Programme. As a result, successful applicants will receive a multi-entry visitor visa that is valid for two years at a time with an expiration date of up to ten years, negating the need for them to renew their visitor visa every six months. To obtain a parent and grandparent super visa, you can apply online or on paper. In order to apply, there are additional prerequisites that you need to fulfil.
For the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, a super visa is a multiple entry visitor visa. Its holders are not need to renew their status in order to remain in Canada for a maximum of two years at a time.
You need to meet specific requirements and be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in order to apply for the parent and grandparent super visa. You also need to be able to enter Canada.
Applying for a super visa can be done online or through paper application. You must demonstrate that you are the parent or grandparent of a citizen or lawful permanent resident of Canada in any scenario. A letter of invitation from your child or grandchild, including the number of people living in their Canadian home as well as arrangements for your care, must be included with your application. Additionally, you will need to provide proof of a private health insurance policy from a Canadian insurance provider that is good for at least a year. Additionally, your kid or grandchild must show that they meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) minimum for the size of their family unit and that they have sufficient income to support you during your stay.
Depending on specific conditions, your parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) may be eligible for a multiple-entry visa for a maximum of ten years. Eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for up to two years without the requirement for a visa with the parent and grandparent super visa. Before granting you entry into Canada, immigration officers take into account a number of factors. You have to be an actual tourist to Canada who plans to depart after their stay.
An officer will consider following factors when you apply:
