What is Super Visa? The super visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference is that the super visa allows an individual to stay for 5 years at a time in Canada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of 6 months only.
Difference about Super Visa from Multiple Entry Visitor Visa Most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months(will still depend to the border officer) when they first enter Canada. With the parent and grandparent super visa, eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for longer periods of time than with a visitor visa. To be eligible for a super visa, you must:
be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes
a promise of financial support for the length of your visit
the list and number of people in the household of this person
a copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document
have proof of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that has been approved by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
More information on approved insurance companies outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
This medical insurance needs to
be paid in full, or in instalments with a deposit (quotes aren’t accepted)
be valid for at least 1 year from the date you’ll enter Canada
cover your health care, hospitalization and repatriation
provide for at least $100,000 emergency coverage
Note: Private health insurance must be valid for each entry to Canada. Be prepared to show your proof of paid insurance to a border services officer if they ask to see it when you enter Canada. You must also
apply for a super visa from outside Canada
have your visa printed outside Canada (wait for visa office instructions)
be allowed to enter Canada
take an immigration medical exam
meet certain other conditions
Financial support (proof of funds)
The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income. The following documents are examples of what can be used as proof of funds:
Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year
Employment Insurance Benefit statements
employment letter including salary, job title, job description, and date of hiring
pay stubs
bank statements
Other conditions Canada Immigration consider
We consider several things before we decide if you can come to Canada. You must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of your visit. We’ll look at these things when you apply:
your ties to your home country
the purpose of your visit
your family and finances
the overall economic and political stability of your home country
Source: Canada Immigration, Government of Canada
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