Eligibility

To be eligible for a super visa, you must

• be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

• have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes

  • a promise of financial support for the length of your visit

  • the list and number of people in the household of this person

  • a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document

• have proof of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company

  • This medical insurance needs to

    • be paid in full, or in instalments with a deposit (quotes aren’t accepted)

    • be valid for at least 1 year from the date you’ll enter Canada

    • cover your health care, hospitalization and repatriation

    • provide for at least $100,000 emergency coverage

    
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Financial support (proof of funds)

The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income. The following documents are examples of what can be used as proof of funds:

• Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year

• Employment Insurance Benefit statements

• employment letter including salary, job title, job description, and date of hiring

• pay stubs

• bank statements

   

Super Visa: Important conditions

1. Medical examination is required.

2. The applicant must not be inadmissible to Canada on the basis of criminality or health.