The Super Visa Program grants parents and grandparents to come to Canada as long term visitors. The successful applicants will not be required to renew their visitor visa every 6 months, as they will be granted a multi entry visa valid for two years at a time with expiry date of up to 10 years. You can apply online or on paper to get a parent and grandparent super visa.
There are certain requirements that you must meet in order to apply:
- You must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada.
- Must be allowed to enter Canada and meet certain other conditions
Immigration officers consider certain factors before they decide if you can come to Canada:
- The purpose of your visit
- Your ties to your home country
- Your family and finances
- The overall economic and political stability of your home country
- Invitation letter from the host
- Prove that your child or grandchild in Canada meets a minimum income threshold
- Provide a written statement from that child or grandchild that he/she will support you financially
- Valid Canadian Medical Insurance coverage for at least one year
- Immigration Medical Examination
