This visa mainly allows parents and grandparents of citizens and resident to visit their children or grandchildren for up to 5 years at a time. This visa can provide multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The processing time for super visa is less than 6 months.
Requirements:
The following are the documents required to prove minimum income threshold:
other than this, immigration officer must be convinced that the applicant will leave by choice at the end of the visit.
To be eligible for a Super Visa, applicants must be the parents or grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and they must provide proof of their relationship to the sponsor. They also need to meet certain requirements such as having valid medical insurance, passing a medical exam and demonstrating that they have enough financial support while in Canada.
Applicants can apply for a Super Visa by submitting an application and the necessary documents, including a valid passport, proof of relationship to the sponsor, proof of medical insurance, and a letter of invitation from the sponsor.
The processing time for a super visa is less than 6 months.
Yes. The applicant must have a fully paid medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company before landing in Canada.
Yes. The applicant must take a medical test and the documents must be submitted.
A Super Visa is generally valid for a period of 10 years from the date of issuance, and it allows the holder to stay in Canada for up to two years at a time.
No, foreign nationals on a Super Visa are not allowed to work while in Canada. They are only allowed to visit their family members.
No, the Super Visa is not a pathway to permanent residence in Canada. However, if the applicant’s child or grandchild becomes a Canadian citizen, they may be eligible to apply for permanent residence through the Family Class sponsorship program.
Yes, foreign nationals on a Super Visa can travel outside of Canada, but they must ensure that their visa is valid before returning to Canada and that they meet the entry requirements.
Having been previously refused entry to Canada may affect an applicant’s eligibility for a Super Visa. They may be required to provide additional documents or undergo a security or background check. It’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
No, dependents cannot accompany a parent or grandparent on a Super Visa. They would need to apply for their own visitor visa or study/work permit if they wish to come to Canada.
Yes, it is possible to apply for a Super Visa while already in Canada on a visitor visa, but the applicant must leave Canada before the visitor visa expires and wait for the Super Visa to be issued before returning to Canada.
No, a Super Visa is not renewable. Once the 10-year validity period is over, the holder must apply for a new Super Visa if they wish to continue visiting Canada for extended periods of time.
A Super Visa holder is eligible for healthcare coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) for a maximum period of up to three months from the date of entry to Canada. After that, they must have a valid medical insurance policy to be able to stay in Canada.
Yes, there is a fee associated with the Super Visa application process. It includes a processing fee and a Right of Permanent Residence fee (if applicable). The fees change over time so it’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.