If you are from a visa-required country and plan to attend business meetings, conferences, or similar activities in Canada without entering the labour market, you need a Business Visitor Visa.
Learn about the Super Visa allowing parents and grandparents to visit Canada for extended periods.
For many Canadians and permanent residents, family is everything. However, standard visitor visas often limit how long your loved ones can stay with you, forcing frequent departures and re-entries. The Super Visa offers a powerful solution for families who want to spend quality time together without the stress of constant renewals.
The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference is the authorized length of stay: unlike a standard visitor visa which typically allows a 6-month stay, the Super Visa allows eligible parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time.
This extended stay option is ideal for new grandparents who want to help raise grandchildren or aging parents who wish to spend their golden years surrounded by family. However, the application process is rigorous, with strict financial and insurance requirements.
At Career Plus Immigration, we understand that these applications represent more than just paperwork; they represent time with your family. We provide the structured guidance you need to navigate the income requirements and insurance policies, ensuring your application is robust and compliant.
The Super Visa is unique because it assesses both the applicant (the parent/grandparent) and the inviter (also referred to as the host child/grandchild in Canada). To be eligible, specific criteria must be met.
1. Relationship Requirements
2. Financial Support (LICO)
As the host child or grandchild, you must prove that your household meets the minimum necessary income, known as the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO). The LICO threshold is set each year by the federal government and is determined by the total number of family members in your household, including yourself, your spouse or partner, any dependents, and the parents or grandparents you are inviting.
Below is a reference table for the current LICO based on family size:
You must use the total number of individuals supported to determine your minimum income requirement. Make sure to check the most recent LICO amounts, as they are updated annually by IRCC.
3. Valid Medical Insurance
Because Super Visa holders are not eligible for Canadian public health insurance, applicants must have private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company.
4. Immigration Health and Security Checks
Like all visitors, parents and grandparents must be admissible to Canada.
Applying for a Super Visa involves coordinating documents from both the host in Canada and the applicant abroad.
Bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada is a significant emotional and financial commitment. The complexity of calculating family size for LICO or selecting the right insurance policy can be overwhelming. A refusal due to a technical error can be heartbreaking for families eager to reunite.
Career Plus Immigration acts as your family’s partner in this process. We meticulously review your financial eligibility, draft professional invitation letters, and ensure every document meets the strict standards of Canadian immigration. Let us handle the details so you can focus on preparing your home for your loved ones.