Super Visa of Canada - Globexa Immigration

If you are a Permanent Resident (PR) or Citizen of Canada, bringing your parents or grandparents to Canada for a long stay becomes much easier with the Canada Super Visa.

In this detailed guide by Globexa Immigration, we will explain each and every aspect of the Super Visa, including:

Who is eligible and who is not
Super Visa vs Visitor Visa – which is better
Income requirements (with real-life examples)
Required documents
Medical & health insurance rules
SOP importance
Fund requirements
Common mistakes that lead to refusals

If you want to understand everything about the Super Visa of Canada, this blog will clear all your doubts.

1. What Is the Canada Super Visa?

The Super Visa is a special type of temporary resident visa designed specifically for parents and grandparents of Canadian PR holders and citizens.

Key Benefit:

Parents or grandparents can stay in Canada for up to 5 years in one stretch, without leaving the country every 6 months.

This makes the Super Visa far superior to a regular visitor visa, especially if you already hold Canadian PR or citizenship.

2. Who Can Apply for a Super Visa?

A Super Visa can be applied for if:

The applicant is a parent or grandparent
Their child or grandchild is a Canadian PR or citizen
The host (child/grandchild) is 18 years or older
The host meets the minimum income requirement

Both parents and grandparents are eligible under this category.

3. Super Visa vs Visitor Visa: Which Is Better?

Feature	Visitor Visa	Super Visa
Stay duration	6 months per entry	5 years in one go
Extensions	Limited & discretionary	Not required
Strength of application	Moderate	Strong
Medical insurance	Optional	Mandatory
Best for	Short visits	Long-term family stay

If you meet the income requirement, Super Visa should always be your first choice.

4. Income Requirement for Super Visa (Most Important Part)

The income requirement depends on total family size, including:

Host (you)
Spouse
Children
Parents/grandparents you have already sponsored (even in the past)

Example Scenarios

Example 1: Husband & Wife + 1 Parent

Family size: 3
Required income: ~$45,000 CAD

Example 2: Husband & Wife + 2 Parents

Family size: 4
Required income: ~$55,000 CAD

Example 3: Husband, Wife, 2 Kids + 2 Parents

Family size: 6
Required income: ~$70,000 CAD

Example 4: Husband, Wife, 2 Kids + 4 Parents

Family size: 8
Required income: ~$86,000 CAD

Important Rule:
Any parent or grandparent you have ever sponsored on a Super Visa is permanently counted in your family size—even if they never traveled to Canada.

5. How Long Can Parents Stay in Canada on Super Visa?

Parents can stay up to 5 years continuously
No need to leave Canada every 6 months
Multiple entries allowed
They may leave and re-enter anytime during validity

This is why Super Visa is often called the “Big Brother of Visitor Visa.”

6. Can Parents Get PR While on Super Visa?

Yes, it is possible, but only through the Parents & Grandparents PR Program, which works on a lottery-based system.

Until PR is granted, Super Visa remains the best long-term option.

7. Medical & Health Insurance Requirements

1. Medical Examination

Mandatory (stay is more than 6 months)
Must be done from an IRCC panel physician
Can be done anywhere in the world

2. Health Insurance (Very Important)

Minimum coverage: $100,000 CAD per parent
Valid for at least 1 year
Must be from a Canadian insurance provider

💡 Approximate cost: $150/month per parent

Insurance Must Include:

- Flexible start date
- Refund if visa is refused
- Ability to cancel anytime
- Coverage for emergencies & hospitalization

8. Documents Required for Super Visa

From the Host (Child/Grandchild)

Invitation letter
PR card or citizenship proof
Income documents (NOA, pay slips, job letter)
Proof of family size

From the Parents

Valid passport
Relationship proof
Job/business proof (if any)
Financial documents (funds)
Medical & insurance
Statement of Purpose (SOP)

9. Is SOP Required for Super Visa?

Yes, absolutely.

Even though it allows long stay, Super Visa is still a temporary visa.

Your SOP must include:

Purpose of travel
Duration of stay
Prospect of returning home
Financial stability
Family & social ties

Poor or missing SOP is a major reason for refusal.

10. Can Parents Work on Super Visa?

No.
Super Visa holders cannot work in Canada.

They can only stay and visit family.

11. Can You Apply for Super Visa from Inside Canada?

No.

Super Visa applications must be submitted from outside Canada.

If parents are already in Canada:

They can extend visitor status
But to get Super Visa, they must leave Canada and apply from outside

12. Funds Requirement for Super Visa

There is no fixed amount, but based on experience:

Minimum recommended: $5,000 CAD per parent
More funds = stronger application
Older funds are better

Funds can be shown:

In parents’ account
In host’s Canadian account
As fixed deposits

13. Can Funds Be Withdrawn After Applying?

Absolutely NOT.

Withdrawing funds after submitting financial proofs can lead to:

5-year ban for parents
Possible future issues for the host (PR renewal / citizenship)

This is considered misrepresentation.

14. PCC Requirement for Super Visa

Not required
No PCC is needed for Super Visa or Visitor Visa.

15. Final Advice from Globexa Immigration

If you meet income criteria → Always choose Super Visa
Don’t apply casually without SOP
Don’t manipulate funds
Choose health insurance wisely

Recently, Globexa Immigration successfully obtained Super Visas within just 10 days, proving how strong this category is when filed correctly.