Super Visa
Super Visa
The super visa allows grandparents or parents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to visit Canada for five years at a time. It is a multiple-entry visa issued by the Canadian government that provides multiple entries for ten years.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for a super visa, your host must meet the following requirements:
- Child or grandchild
- A Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must meet the minimum necessary income in Canada
- Signs a letter inviting you to visit Canada.
The letter includes:
- A commitment of financial support during your stay in Canada.
- If your child or grandchild is a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, their spouse or common-law partner may also sign the letter.
- The list (including name and date of birth) and the number of people included in your family to estimate the minimum necessary income.
Additionally, you have to
- Be outside of Canada at the time of submitting your super visa application.
- Have your visa printed by a visa office located outside of Canada (wait for instructions from the visa office)
- Provide evidence of ties to your home country.
- Be permitted to travel to Canada
- Undergo an immigration medical examination
- Meet other requirements
Health Insurance
You must provide proof of a medical insurance policy either from a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that is authorized by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
The insurance policy should:
- Valid for at least one year from the date of entry.
- Offer a minimum coverage of $100,000.
- Valid throughout your entire stay in Canada.
- Paid in full or in installments with a deposit.
- Cover hospitalization, repatriation and healthcare costs in case of illness during your stay in Canada.
Document Requirements
Anyone can apply for a work permit before they enter Canada. Keep in mind that you need to meet visa requirements depending on the country or territory from which you are applying.
- A Letter of invitation from your child and grandchild residing in Canada.
- Proof that your child or grandchild meets minimum necessary income requirements. The acceptable documents include:
- Proof of other sources of income
- NOA (Notice of Assessment) or T4/T1 for the latest tax year
- Bank statements
- Employment insurance pay-stubs
- Income tax assessments
- Employment letter
- Proof of completing a medical exam with an approved panel physician.
- Proof that your child or grandchild is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or Registered Indian.
- Proof of your relationship to your child or grandchild, such as birth certificates or marriage certificates.
How to Apply for a Super Visa
To apply for a Super Visa online using the IRCC Portal, you must be outside Canada. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Get an Invite Code and Create an Account: Visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website to get an invite code and create an account on the IRCC Portal.
2. Sign In to the IRCC Portal: Once your account is created, sign in to the IRCC Portal using your username and password.
3. Complete the Online Form and Upload Your Documents: Fill out the online application form accurately. Upload all the required documents, including the letter of invitation, proof of relationship, proof of financial support, proof of medical insurance, passport, and any other supporting documents.
4. Pay with a Credit Card: Pay the Super Visa application fee using a valid credit card. The fee is non-refundable.
Processing Time of a Super Visa
The processing time for a super visa application can vary depending on various factors, such as the number of applications received. On average, it takes approximately 54 days for the Canadian immigration authorities to process a super visa application. This processing time does not include the time required for sending an application from a visa application center to our office or the time needed for providing biometrics.
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