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Super Visa
Super Visa
A general visitor visa or an eTA allows an individual to stay in Canada for up to six months from the time they first enter the country. If they need to extend their stay, they need to apply for an extension and pay the fee again.
However, a super visa allows a parent or grandparent to visit their family in Canada and stay for up to two years without having to renew their status every six months. It is valid for 10 years or until the passport expires (if less than 10 years) and allows for multiple entries. The super visa is applicable for eligible parents and grandparents of the person living in Canada. Dependants of parents and grandparents are not eligible for the super visa.
The eligibility for a super visa depends on various factors. You need to fulfill the following condition in order to apply for a super visa:
You must be able to prove that you are the parent or grandparent of the Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
You must have gone through a complete medical examination and passed.
You should be able to prove that you have a private medical insurance from an Canadian insurance company valid for at least one year from when you enter Canada. The medical insurance must cover at least $100,000 towards your health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
You should have a financial support in a form of a letter of invitation from the child or grandchild for the entire duration of your stay in Canada. The letter must be included with a bank letter with availability of funds according to the size of the family.
You must be able to prove that you will be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave the country at the end of the visit.
You should not engage in and work or study in Canada without authorization.
The application for a super visa also depends on your ties to your home country, genuine purpose of visit, financial situation, political or economic stability, and invitation from your child or grandchild in Canada.
How To Apply For Parent & Grandparent Super Visa?
In order to qualify in for a Parent & Grandparent Super Visa there are some requirements you must meet.
- You must have a child/grandchild who is either:
- A permanent resident of Canada; or
- A Canadian citizen
- You must be able to legally enter Canada (e.g. having the correct travel documentation, no criminal record etc.);
- 3. You must also prove that your child/grandld can meet the minimum income threshold;
- You must provide documents that state that your child/grandchild will support you financially;
- You must have Canadian medical insurance that lasts a minimum of one year; and
- You must do an immigration medical exam
How does the parent and grandparent super visa differ from a multiple entry visa?
Currently, most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months when they first enter Canada. Visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension, and pay a new fee.
With the parent and grandparent super visa, eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for up to two years without the need to renew their status.
The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of six months only.
There are also specific requirements that you must meet to be able to get a super visa. See the IRCC website for who can apply for a grandparent super visa or Who is eligible for a parent and grandparent super visa?
Who Can Do Medical Exams For Your Parent And Grandparent Super Visa?
You need to have a medical exam done by someone listed on the panel of physicians. Note: your doctor may not perform a medical exam for you, unless they are listed on the panel. Any applications you send using a doctor that is not on the list of physicians provided, will not be approved.
Medical exams may have procedures like laboratory tests, x-rays or other requirements. After your medical exam, the panel doctor will send your results to IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Canadian Citizenship).
The IRCC makes the final decision on your medical exam results. If there are problems with your results, you will be contacted in writing by the Visa office.
What Happens After You Apply For Your Parent And Grandparent Super Visa?
- Know that application times may be different depending on your case, and the number of applications the Immigration, Refugee and Canadian Citizenship (IRCC) receive.
- Make sure your travel document is up to date and valid to travel to Canada.
- State any changes you make to your address since you sent your application.
- Receive your Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, along with your passport and other documents, if your visa application is successful.
Make sure you Travel documents are complete and valid for your trip to Canada
In order to come to Canada, you must make sure that you have a valid travel document like a:
- Certificate of identity;
- Passport; or
- Titre de voyage etc
You must also look if your passport requires additional requirements for you to come to Canada. It is best that you check with a Canadian Embassy in your own country if you need more documentation.
State any Change of address after your application for a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa
The Visa office must be told if there is any change of address and/or contact information after you have applied for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa.
