Super
Visa
The Canada Super Visa is a dedicated multiple-entry pathway designed specifically for the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Unlike a standard visitor visa that caps single stays at six months, a Super Visa permits eligible loved ones to remain in Canada for up to 5 years per visit over a 10-year validity period. Securing this visa requires demonstrating clear familial relationships, health coverage, and strict financial stability.
About This Service
The Canada Super Visa is a dedicated multiple-entry pathway designed specifically for the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Unlike a standard visitor visa that caps single stays at six months, a Super Visa permits eligible loved ones to remain in Canada for up to 5 years per visit over a 10-year validity period. Securing this visa requires demonstrating clear familial relationships, health coverage, and strict financial stability.
Super Visa Canada Requirements
A successful application requires a few essential documents from both the Canadian host and the visiting parent or grandparent.
Verified
Super Visa — Document Form
Letter of Invitation
A formal, signed letter from your Canadian host promising full financial support and detailing their citizenship status and household size.
Minimum Income Threshold (LICO)
Proof that the host's annual household income meets updated benchmarks, with new 2026 flexibilities allowing two tax-year options and minor income co-signing.
Private Medical Insurance
Upfront evidence of a fully prepaid, one-year private Canadian health policy providing at least $100,000 in emergency coverage.
Immigration Medical Examination
A mandatory medical screening and background check completed through an IRCC-approved panel physician before traveling.
Common Refusal Reasons
Most Super Visa applications for parents face refusal due to three easily avoidable filing mistakes.
Insufficient Income Proof
Sponsors often miscalculate family size by omitting themselves, dependent children, or previously sponsored individuals.
Unapproved Medical Insurance Policies
Submitting an insurance plan with missing repatriation benefits or opting for unpaid monthly structures results in immediate file delays or refusals.
Weak Home-Country Ties
Even with extended stays permitted, visa officers must still be confident that the applicant will eventually leave Canada.
How Ovation Immigration Helps You Succeed
We proactively address common refusal reasons before they can impact your application.
Complete Application Package
Flawless form completion and document assembly to prevent processing delays.
Compliant Invitation Letters
Strategic drafting to ensure letters meet all official IRCC household and financial rules.
Precise LICO Financial Analysis
Careful calculations to verify your income cleanly meets updated Low Income Cut-Off benchmarks.
Expert Insurance Guidance
Clear direction on selecting a fully compliant, prepaid one-year private medical policy.
Professional Explanation Letters
Detailed, personalized submissions that verify home-country ties and establish clear intent.
Start Your Canadian Super Visa Journey
Speak with our licensed immigration professionals and receive personalized guidance for your Canadian Super Visa application.