The super visa is a temporary route for eligible parents and grandparents who want longer visits with family in Canada. The applicant and the host each have requirements to meet. Planning should cover the host’s status and income, the family relationship, medical examination and qualifying private health insurance. Compare it with an ordinary visit and permanent family sponsorship so everyone understands the purpose and limits of the route.
What to plan
- Check applicant and host eligibility.
- Review current income and invitation requirements.
- Identify qualifying medical insurance requirements.
- Coordinate an application from outside Canada.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Check the applicant and host
Confirm the qualifying family relationship, host’s Canadian status and current financial requirements before preparing a longer family visit.
Arrange supporting evidence and coverage
Prepare the invitation and income documents, and obtain insurance that satisfies the current super visa requirements for the visit.
Apply from outside Canada
Follow the super visa application instructions and complete the required medical examination, biometrics and any additional evidence requests.
Prepare for admission and the stay
Review the decision, travel with required documents and ensure the insurance and passport remain appropriate for the authorized visit.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Passport and proof of parent or grandparent relationship
- Host’s status, invitation and income evidence
- Qualifying insurance policy documentation
- Medical examination evidence as instructed
Your questions, answered.
No. It provides temporary visitor status. Permanent sponsorship has separate eligibility, intake and financial undertaking requirements.
IRCC also permits qualifying insurance from approved foreign insurers. Verify the insurer and policy against the current requirements before paying.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.