Keep your parents close, for years at a time.
The Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadians stay for up to five years per entry. We check your family’s eligibility, prepare every document, and submit a file an officer can say yes to.
- Since March 31, 2026, IRCC can assess the host’s income from either of the two tax years before you apply, not only the latest one.
- In some cases, the visiting parent’s or grandparent’s own income can now count toward the minimum, once the host meets a set share of it.
- IRCC paused new Parents and Grandparents Program intake on July 15, 2026, so the Super Visa is now the main way to keep parents close.
What IRCC looks at
Six things decide a Super Visa. We help you get each one right before anything is submitted.
An eligible host
Your child or grandchild in Canada: a citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian, aged 18 or over and living in Canada.
A signed invitation
A letter from the host promising financial support for the visit and listing everyone in the household.
Minimum income
The host household must meet IRCC’s minimum for its size, based on the low income cut-off. We work out your number at the consultation.
Medical insurance
At least $100,000 of emergency coverage, valid for at least one year from entry, from an insurer IRCC accepts.
Immigration medical exam
Done with an IRCC panel physician. We tell you when to book it so it doesn’t hold up the file.
A genuine visit
Ties to home and a clear plan to return. This is the point most refusals turn on.
How we handle it
Eligibility check
Income, relationship and travel history, reviewed at your consultation.
Document checklist
A personal list for the host and each parent, shared securely.
Insurance & medical
We check the policy meets IRCC’s rules and time the medical exam.
Submission
We submit online and arrange biometrics with you.
Decision & travel
We handle officer requests and brief your parents before they fly.
What it costs
Our fee depends on your family and your file, so we quote it in writing before any work starts. Here are the other costs to plan for.
Quoted for your family
Tell us who’s coming and from where. You’ll get a written quote within 24 hours, with no obligation.
Request a quote- IRCC Super Visa fee
- $100
- Biometrics
- $85
- Immigration medical exam
- Set by the clinic
- Medical insurance, at least one year
- Varies by age and insurer
Government fees in Canadian dollars, as listed by IRCC in October 2026. Insurance is usually the largest cost.
Letter of invitation template
A clear, structured template for visitor visa and Super Visa invitations. Edit it to fit your family’s situation.
Common
questions
Can both parents apply together?
Yes. Parents or grandparents and their spouse or common-law partner can usually apply together, but each person must meet the requirements, including their own insurance policy and medical exam. Dependent children can’t be included.
How long does processing take?
It depends on the visa office handling the application and changes month to month. IRCC publishes current estimates on its processing times page; we check it with you when we plan your timeline.
Can my parents work in Canada?
No. A Super Visa holder is a visitor. Working in Canada needs a separate work permit, and most Super Visa holders are not eligible for one.
We were refused before. Can we reapply?
Usually, yes, but only once something has genuinely changed or you can answer the officer’s concerns. Applying again with the same documents rarely changes the outcome. A refusal review is the right first step.
Is a regular visitor visa enough?
For a visit of a few months, often yes, and it is simpler and cheaper. The Super Visa is worth it when parents want to stay longer than six months at a time or visit often over many years.
Reflects IRCC rules as of October 2026. No consultant can guarantee an outcome.
Find out if your family qualifies.
We’ll check the income numbers, the insurance and your travel history in one 20-minute session.