Why apply for Super Visa of Canada?

• Super visa valid up to 10 years.
• Stay 5 cumulative years in Canada.
• Allows traveling multiple times.
• Benefit from Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

Bring your Parents and Grandparents to Canada through Super Visa

A Canada super visa is a unique immigration option exclusively designed for the parents and grandparents of Canadian PRs and citizens. The super visa is also a multiple-entry temporary resident visa (TRV) that allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for five years at a time. The validity of the super visa is ten years. Parents/grandparents can travel to Canada several times during the visa tenure.

 

What is a Canada Super Visa?

The Canada Super visa came into existence in December 2011. The visa is specially introduced for parents and grandparents to extend their stay in Canada. The visitor visa typically allows visitors to stay in Canada for 6 months. As the name suggests, the super visa is a beautiful pathway for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Visit visa selection process is simple, whereas the selection process for a super visa is very stringent. Parents and Grandparents of Canadian citizens can avail of many benefits with the Super visa.

 

Canada Super Visa vs. Visitor Visa

Factor	Super Visa	Visitor Visa (TRV)
Duration of Stay	Up to 5 years (post-June 22, 2024)	Typically, up to 6 months
Eligibility Criteria	Limited to parents and grandparents	Various purposes, open eligibility
Multiple Entries	Up to 10 years	Multiple entries, varying durations
Requirements	Stringent, specific criteria	General, including proof of funds and purpose

 

Visit Visa or Super Visa? – Which visa I can choose?

Super Visa: Ideal for extended stay in Canada. The visa holders can travel multiple-times to Canada without any need of renewal.

Visitor Visa: The visit visa valid for only 6-months. If a shorter period of stay is only required, you can avail the visit visa.

 

Canada Super visa benefits

Multiple Entries:

Super visa holders can travel multiple times from their country of origin to Canada within 10 years. There is no need to update the visa every time.

Beneficial for Countries Requiring TRV:

The visa is most beneficial for the people from the countries requiring the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). There is no need to apply the TRV several times.

Extended Stay Periods:

The super visa allows parents/grandparents to stay in Canada for 5 cumulative years continuously. The standard visit visa is generally granted for 6 months, and the super visa is valid for 10 years.

Year-Round Availability:

As the visa is available around the year, visa holders can plan their family occasions and events per their flexibility.

Option for Extension:

The visa is extendable after the given tenure. Visa holders can benefit from a cumulative stay of up to 7 years.

Hassle-Free Travel:

Travel is made easy with the super visa as there is no burden of renewal.

 

Canada Super Visa Requirements

Relationship Criteria:

Super visa issued for parents/grandparents of Canadian PR holders and citizens can avail the super visa for emphasizing family reunification.

Invitation Requirements:

A child/grandchild who is residing in Canada with a PR or citizenship needs to provide a letter of commitment for the financial support of their parent/grandparent.

Financial Criteria:

A sponsor must have to show the financial evidence/income threshold to manage in Canada based on the family size.

Health Insurance Requirements:

A sponsor must hold an insurance policy to meet the emergency needs. Sponsors must have a minimum health insurance policy of CAD 10,000.

 

Application Process for Canada Super Visa

Create an Account:

Initially, create an account with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with all the accurate information.

Complete the Online Form:

Complete the application form with all the required details, such as family and personal information.

Upload Necessary Documents:

Applicants need to provide the documents, such as proof of financial funds, invitation letter, etc.

Recheck your application before submitting:

Recheck the details once before clicking on the submit option.

Make the application fee payment:

Pay the requisite application fee using accepted payment methods such as debit/credit cards, net banking, or others.

Submit the Application:

Applicants must be living outside Canada at the time of application submission.

 

Super Visa Cost

Application fee:

Applicants must have to pay non-refundable application fee starting from CAD 100.

Biometrics fee:

For Biometrics collection, they require to pay the biometric fee (if needed).

Insurance cost:

Applicants must consider the health insurance cost as a mandatory necessity.

 

Factors Influencing Processing Time

Volume of applications:

If the embassy receives more number of applications at a time the processing time may extend more.

Specific Visa Office:

The processing time may vary based on the office in which you are submitting the application.

From which country you are applying:

The country of origin of the applicant may also influence the visa processing time.

 

Super Visa processing time

The average processing time of Canada super visa is 4 to 6 months based on the country of origin, and other influencing factors.

 

Canada Super Visa: Duration of stay and entry conditions

Application Date: As per the new rules approved by the IRCC, super visa holders can stay for a 5 cumulative years in Canada

Entry Date: The date of entry reflects the duration of stay.

 

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