Visitor Visa

Canada allows people to come on many different purposes, one of them is visiting Canada for visitor to see your family. There are some visa-exempt countries but others do need authorization for coming and staying in Canada for a specific period of time. It is called Temporary Resident Visa.

You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the IRPA and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and that you will be in Canada for a temporary stay.

You must also:

• satisfy an officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay,
• show that you have enough money to maintain yourself and your family members in Canada and to return home,
• not intend to work or study in Canada unless authorized to do so,
• be law abiding and have no record of criminal activity,
• not be a risk to the security of Canada,
• provide any additional document requested by the officer to establish your admissibility, and
• be in good health (complete a medical examination if required).

What is Super Visa?

• This Visa is a temporary resident permit which will allow parents and grandparents stay for up to 2 years per visit. This can be used as long term multiple  entry Visa.

Why Super Visa?

• It allows applicant to stay for extended period of time. Maximum of 2 years
• It is meant for Parents or Grandparents of Canadian Citizen
• Another advantage of Parents and Grandparents Super Visa is its relatively short processing time of approximately 8-weeks.

Applicant Eligibility:

The application for this visa is made to a visa office outside of Canada. The applicant for a Parents and Grandparents Super Visa must meet certain criteria.

• Applicant must me eligible for a regular visitor visa and should not be ineligible on basis of criminal and medical ground
• Relation ship proof to show that they are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is valid for at least one year, providing a minimum coverage of $100,000 for health care, hospitalization and repatriation;
• Undergo a medical examination before applying.

Applicant family member in Canada Eligibility

• Demonstrate that they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• Provide the applicant with a letter of invitation.
• Demonstrate their income is above a predetermined minimum level: LICO- Click here to know amounts