Canada Super Visa: Reunite with Your Loved Ones

Canada Super Visa: Reunite with Your Loved Ones The Canada Super Visa is a temporary resident visa designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit

Canada for extended periods. It allows them to spend more quality time with their loved ones in Canada.

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What is the Canada Super Visa? Temporary Resident Visa

Extended Stays

The Canada Super Visa is a

compared to standard visitor

multiple-entry visa that allows

visas, enabling families to

parents and grandparents to

spend more time together.

The visa allows for longer visits

stay in Canada for up to two years.

Multiple Entries With the Super Visa, parents and grandparents can enter Canada multiple times within the visa's validity period.

Eligibility Requirements 1

Financial Support

2

Medical Examination

The sponsor, who is a

The applicant must undergo a

Canadian citizen or

medical examination by a

permanent resident, must

designated physician to

demonstrate the ability to

ensure they meet health

provide financial support for

requirements.

the parent or grandparent.

3

Valid Passport

4

Medical Insurance

The applicant must have a

The applicant must have a

valid passport with at least

valid medical insurance

one blank page and a validity

policy that covers at least

of at least one year beyond

$100,000 CAD for medical

the intended stay.

emergencies while in Canada.

Application Process 1

Gather Required Documents Collect all necessary documents, including proof of sponsorship, financial support, medical examination results, and medical insurance.

2

Submit Application Online Apply for the Super Visa online through the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

3

Biometrics Provide biometric information (fingerprints and photograph) at a designated visa application centre if required.

4

Visa Approval Wait for IRCC to process the application, which usually takes around 8 weeks. You will be notified of the decision by email or mail.

Advantages of the Super Visa Extended Family Visits

Multiple Entry

Increased Flexibility

Spend more quality time with your loved

Travel to Canada multiple times within

Enjoy the freedom to come and go as

ones in Canada.

the visa's validity period.

needed during the visa's validity.

Medical Insurance Coverage Minimum Coverage The Super Visa requires a minimum medical insurance coverage of $100,000 CAD for medical emergencies.

Private Insurance Applicants must purchase private medical insurance from a reputable insurance company.

Coverage Period The insurance policy must cover the entire duration of the

intended stay in Canada.

Duration and Extensions Initial Duration

Up to two years

Extensions

Possible for an additional two years, subject to eligibility criteria and application process.

Renewals

The Super Visa can be renewed

after the initial two-year period, provided the applicant continues to meet the eligibility requirements.

Testimonials and Success Stories Happy Family Reunion "The Canada Super Visa allowed us to spend an extended summer with our parents. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and create lasting memories."

Easy Application Process "The application process was straightforward, and we received our visas within the expected timeframe. We are grateful for the opportunity to be with our family in Canada."

Quality Time with Loved Ones "The Super Visa has allowed my parents to enjoy extended visits with their grandchildren. It's been a blessing for our family."