Super Visa

Application and Processing of Super Visa

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The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents to visit their children in Canada. Super Visa is a temporary resident visa (TRV) that allows your parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 2 years per visit. Super Visa is valid for ten years and offers multiple entries in this period.

Moreover, only those can avail Super Visas for their parents or grandparents who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Furthermore, the duration of the Super Visa can vary according to the expiration of the passport, meaning it can be less than ten years.

Some mandatory conditions for Super Visa are
You must be a grandparent or parent of a Canadian permanent resident or citizen.
You must state the reason and duration of your visit.
A proof that your child or grandchild can financially support your visit.
A proof of your financial sufficiency.
A valid Canadian medical insurance for at least a year.
You are required to undergo an immigration medical exam and biometrics.
Proof of criminal-free record.
Program
Super Visa Application

A parent or grandparent can apply for Super Visa in two ways, an online application or a paper application. If you apply through a paper application, you also have to send in all the required documents with your application as well.

Documents proving that the person you are visiting is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. A letter of invitation from the person you are visiting, documents proving that your child or grandchild meets the financial requirements of LICO, and their private insurance proof.

Letter of Invitation

The Letter of Invitation is a formal letter signed by the child or grandchild stating the intent of the invitation and giving assurance regarding taking care of their parent or grandparent. The letter is first sent to the invited person, and they have to forward this letter to their country's Canadian embassy.

In the letter of invitation, some specifics are significant to include, which are the complete name of the person inviting and the person being invited, the birth date of both parties, official addresses, phone numbers, intent and duration of visit, and photocopies of important documents.

Electronic Travel Authentication

As a citizen of an exempted country, you need a visa or an eTA (Electronic Travel Visa) to visit Canada. You must fulfill all the mandatory requirements for the Super Visa application. Our experts at WestWide can help you with their expertise and proper guidance.

General Requirements

Valid Personal Info

Personal information such as name, address, and documents must be valid. No mistakes should be made involving personal information.

Status of Inviter

The inviter must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Proof of funds

The inviter must state their income to meet the minimum income requirement of LICO.

Ties to home country

For assurance that the visitor will leave the country on visa expiration, the invitee must state their financial situation and family ties.

Employment letter

An employment letter of the inviter stating the job title, salary, date of hiring, and job description is compulsory to show that they are financially capable.

Immigration medical exam

A medical exam is necessary to prove that you are perfectly healthy for the visit.