Super Visa for Parents and Grandparents

Sponsorship for parents and grandparents is suspended for 2 years (24 months) with effect from November 05, 2011, until further notice.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada introduced Super visa for parents and grandparents as an alternative visa with effect from December 01, 2011. This visa is valid for 10 years but it needs to renew every 2 years for 10 years. 

A multi-entry visa may be valid for 10 years but it is valid only for 6 months on every visit from the date of entry to Canada. After that, you need to apply for an extension of the visa for a longer stay in Canada after 6 months.

On the contrary, Super visa is applicable for Parents / Grandparents only. It is valid up to 10 years maximum. However, parents / grandparents can stay at a stretch 2 years in the beginning from the date of first entry to Canada. 2 years stay option in the beginning only and it is 1 (one) time privilege. No siblings and dependents are eligible for Super visa..

Your child or grandchild may use the following income scale to assess their ability to meet the income requirements: