Canada super visa and visitor visas for parents

Amounts, thresholds and processing times quoted on this page are from our earlier guide and change often. We confirm the current figures with the authority before you commit to anything.

Super VISA and Tourist VISA

Super visa allows you to be with your children or grandchildren residing in Canada for almost 2 years. It is a multiple entry Visa valid for 10 years of time.

Candidates who fulfill the below criteria can apply for Super Visa

• You need to be a parent/grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• You have a signed letter of invitation from your child or grandchild, inviting you to Canada. This letter should mention about your financial support, family members of the invitee, a copy of the invitee’s PR or Canadian Citizenship document.
• You must have medical insurance from a Canadian Insurance company
• You should have your medical checkup done

How to Apply for this Visa

• Obtain a letter of Invitation from your child or grandchild who is either a citizen/a permanent resident of Canada.
• Proof that your child or grandchild meets the minimum necessary income requirement to support you during your stay in Canada
• Proof of payment for medical insurance in Canada.
• A document proving that you had an immigration medical exam done

What XIPHIAS Immigration will do for you

• Profile assessment
• Submission of application and documents
• Application preparation
• Guidance about the applications and documents required
• Language proficiency tests
• Help till the point of getting your PR Visa
• Post landing counseling
• Post landing Job search assistance