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Reunite with your parents and grandparents in Canada for up to 5 years at a time.
The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference from a regular visitor visa is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to 5 years at a time in Canada, while a regular 10-year multiple entry visa only allows a stay of six months per entry.
This visa is specifically designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to spend extended time with their family in Canada.
The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income (Low Income Cut-Off or LICO). The income requirement is based on family size:
| Family Size | Minimum Income (2026) |
|---|---|
| 1 person (sponsor) | $29,380 |
| 2 persons | $36,576 |
| 3 persons | $44,966 |
| 4 persons | $54,594 |
| 5 persons | $61,920 |
| 6 persons | $69,834 |
| 7+ persons | $77,750 + $7,916 each additional |
Family size includes the sponsor, their dependents, and anyone they're currently sponsoring. The visiting parent/grandparent should also be counted.
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The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit without needing to renew their status.
Super Visa allows stays up to 5 years per entry (vs 6 months for regular visitor visa), is valid for 10 years, and requires specific medical insurance and financial proof.
Requirements include valid medical insurance from Canadian provider (minimum $100,000 coverage), medical exam, and sponsor meeting LICO income threshold.
The sponsor must demonstrate income meeting Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) plus 30%. For 2025-2026, this varies by family size, typically around $32,000-45,000+ CAD (amounts are updated annually by IRCC — verify current year's LICO thresholds).
Medical insurance costs approximately CAD $2,000-4,000 per year depending on age and coverage. Insurance must be valid for at least one year from entry.
No, Super Visa is strictly for visiting family. You cannot work or access Canadian healthcare (hence the insurance requirement).
Processing typically takes 3-6 months. Allow additional time for medical exams and gathering documentation.
Each visit allows up to 5 years. After leaving Canada, you can re-enter for another extended period as long as your visa remains valid.
You can use co-signers to meet income requirements, show personal funds, or apply for regular visitor visa which has different requirements.
Yes, both parents can apply for Super Visa together. The sponsor must show income sufficient for the larger family unit size.
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