What is a Canadian Super Visa?

The Canadian Parent and Grandparent super visa is a multi-entry visa that allows eligible parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit their loved ones in Canada more frequently and for longer periods of time. Since the launch of the super visa more than 17,000 people are awarded this visa each year. This visa program is very popular with visitors from India, China, the Philippines, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

In order to be eligible, children or grandchildren must provide a letter of invitation and meet minimum income requirements. Parents and grandparents then submit this letter along with proof they have obtained Canadian medical insurance. Super Visa insurance also has to meet minimum requirements and must cover at least one year from the date of entry to Canada and must be bought from a Canadian insurance provider.

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Why Super Visa?

The Canadian government recognizes that parents and grandparents contribute to the lives of Canadians in many ways. However, applicants to the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) sponsorship program, could experience processing times of up to 7 years. During the waiting period, visitors to Canada, holding a standard visitor visa, were only permitted to stay for up to 6 months at a time. Parents and grandparents wanting to extend their stay or return to Canada later, were required to undergo the application process again. To reduce the backlog of PGP applications and reduce wait times for future applicants, the Canadian government implemented a 24-month ban on new applications in November 2011 with caps on the number of applications in subsequent years.

To help Canadian citizens and permanent residents cope with the challenges of being separated from their loved ones, the government introduced the Canadian parent and grandparent super visas. Set to become a permanent program, the super visa is a flexible option for parents and grandparents who want to visit their children and grandchildren in Canada. The super visa typically only takes a few weeks to process. It is valid for 10 years and super visa holders can stay in Canada for up to 2 years at a time without having to renew their status.

Requirements for a Super Visa? To be eligible for the super visa, as per the Canadian Government, applicants must satisfy several requirements including the following:

  • Proof that they are a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Proof of medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company with at least $100,000 coverage that is valid for a minimum 1 year
  • Undergo medical examination performed by a Canadian approved doctor
  • The child or grandchild must meet minimum income thresholds and consent to offer financial support for the duration of the applicant’s stay

The Canadian government is clearly making a strong effort to help reunite Canadians with their parents and grandparents more effectively.

Super Visa Insurance Key Features

Health Care | Hospitalization | Repatriation

  • Quotes from major insurance providers
  • Annual routine checkup covered
  • Coverage for pre-existing condition
  • Partial refund on early returns.
  • Coverage for short trips to the USA
  • Coverage for hospital semi-private accommodation
  • Coverage for emergency dental accidents
  • Coverage for AD&D
  • Coverage for follow-up visits
  • Coverage for prescription medications
  • Wide range of deductibles options to choose from
  • Hassle-free claim process
 

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