Canada Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents
Long-stay visits without repeated visa applications
What the Super Visa Offers
The Super Visa is designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who want to spend long periods with family in Canada. Unlike a standard visitor visa, it is a multiple-entry visa that can be valid for up to 10 years, and it typically allows stays of up to five years per visit.
For many Indian families, this means a parent or grandparent can live with their children in Canada for extended stretches — helping with grandchildren, recovering after retirement, or simply being close to family — without reapplying every few months. It does not grant permanent residence or work rights, but it is one of the most flexible long-stay visitor options Canada offers.
Super Visa vs Regular Visitor Visa
| Feature | Super Visa | Visitor Visa (TRV) |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Parents and grandparents | Any eligible visitor |
| Length of stay per visit | Typically up to 5 years | Usually up to 6 months |
| Validity | Multiple entry, up to 10 years | Varies, up to passport validity |
| Medical insurance | Mandatory for approval | Not specifically required |
| Minimum income (LICO) | Host must meet the threshold | Not a set requirement |
Requirements and thresholds change — confirm the current rules before applying.
Key Requirements to Prepare For
Three requirements sit at the heart of a Super Visa application. First, the applicant must hold valid medical insurance from a Canadian insurer or an approved insurer — typically covering a minimum coverage amount, valid for around one year, and covering healthcare, hospitalisation, and repatriation. Second, the child or grandchild in Canada (the host) must meet a minimum income requirement based on the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) for their family size. Third, the host provides a signed invitation letter committing to support during the stay.
Applicants also generally undergo an immigration medical exam and must satisfy the officer they will leave Canada at the end of their authorised stay. Getting the insurance, income proof, and invitation right is where most applications succeed or stumble.
Buy Super Visa medical insurance only from a Canadian or approved insurer, and check that it meets the minimum coverage and roughly one-year duration required. A policy that falls short — or one from an unapproved provider — is a common reason applications are delayed or refused. Confirm the current minimum coverage and LICO figures before you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bring Your Parents to Canada on a Super Visa
Future Link Consultants (RCIC R506940) helps you meet the insurance, income (LICO), and invitation requirements and file a complete Super Visa application. We guide you through each step without ever guaranteeing an outcome.