Who can apply
| Host (your child or grandchild) | Applicant (parent or grandparent) |
|---|---|
| Your biological or adopted child or grandchild | Outside Canada when you apply |
| Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian | Private health insurance for at least 1 year from entry (see below) |
| At least 18 and living in Canada | Immigration medical exam with an approved panel physician |
| Meets the minimum necessary income | Admissible to Canada and a genuine visitor |
| Writes and signs a letter of invitation | Can't include dependants in the application |
Visa-exempt parents and grandparents can still get a super visa; IRCC issues a letter to show at the border, and air travellers may also need an eTA. If you only want to visit for 6 months or less, a regular visitor visa is the alternative.
Host minimum income
Count the family size: the applicants, the host, the host's spouse or partner, their dependent children, anyone else the host is hosting on a super visa, and anyone the host still has a sponsorship undertaking for.
| Family size | Minimum income the host needs (CAD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $30,526 |
| 2 | $38,002 |
| 3 | $46,720 |
| 4 | $56,724 |
| 5 | $64,336 |
| 6 | $72,560 |
| 7 | $80,784 |
| Each additional person | +$8,224 |
The host proves income with the CRA notice of assessment for either of the 2 tax years before applying. Alternatively, if the host earned at least 75% of the minimum in the last tax year, the applicant's own income can make up the rest. The host's spouse or partner can co-sign the invitation; siblings can't.
Health insurance requirements
- Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry, and for each entry.
- At least $100,000 of emergency coverage, covering health care, hospitalization and repatriation.
- Paid in full, or in instalments with a deposit — quotes aren't accepted.
- From a Canadian insurance company, or a foreign insurer authorized by OSFI and doing insurance business in Canada.
More detail in the super visa insurance guide.
How long you can stay
If you applied on or after June 22, 2023, you can stay up to 5 years at a time. Before your status ends, you must leave Canada or apply to extend your stay. Older super visas follow transition rules on IRCC's length-of-stay page.
Fees
| Item | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Super visa (visitor visa fee), per person | $100 |
| Biometrics, per person (if required) | $85 |
| Medical exam and insurance | Paid to the panel physician and insurer |
Processing times vary by country — see the processing times page.