Canada

Canada Super Visa

Long-term visitor visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens/PRs. Requires medical insurance.

About this visa

Super Visa is a long-term visitor visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This visa allows you to stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time (following 2022 changes), significantly longer than a regular TRV (6 months).

Super Visa advantages:

Stay up to 5 years at a time (without extensions)
10-year multiple entry visa
No need for frequent extension applications

What's required:

Proof of family relationship: Birth certificates and other documents proving you are the parent or grandparent of someone living in Canada
Invitation letter: Letter from your child/grandchild in Canada stating their status, income, and willingness to support you
Host's financial documents: Proof of income (above LICO threshold)
Canadian medical insurance: Minimum 1 year, CAD $100,000 coverage, from a Canadian company
Medical exam: Must complete upfront medical before or during application

Official fee: Super Visa uses the visitor visa fee (CAD $100), plus biometrics (CAD $85). Fees may change — confirm on IRCC official fee list before paying.

How GetVisa.ge helps: We review invitation letter text, structure relationship proof (chain-like, so logic is clear), and arrange financial documentation so both parties' roles are understandable. We also help select insurance that meets IRCC conditions.

Varies (check IRCC processing times)

CAD $100 + $85 biometrics

Required Documents

📄Basic Documents

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity recommended)

Online application via IRCC portal

Digital photo (IRCC specifications)

💰Financial Documents

Canadian medical insurance (1+ year, $100K+ coverage)

Applicant financial documents (bank statements)

optional

🛡️Civil and Security Documents

Biometrics at VAC (if required)

Proof of parent/grandparent relationship (birth certificates)

Medical exam (upfront required)

📋Other Documents

Letter of explanation (if needed)

optional

Application Process

Confirm eligibility and host preparation

Ensure you are the parent/grandparent of a Canadian citizen or PR. Your child/grandchild must gather their income documents.

Obtain medical insurance

Purchase private medical insurance from a Canadian company: minimum 1 year, minimum CAD $100,000 coverage.

Complete medical exam (upfront)

Super Visa requires upfront medical exam from a designated panel physician before or during application.

Gather documents and invitation

Collect relationship proof, host invitation letter with income proof, your passport, and all supporting evidence.

Apply online and pay fees

Apply through IRCC portal as Super Visa (within visitor category), pay CAD $100 visa fee + CAD $85 biometrics.

Biometrics and await decision

Provide biometrics at VAC. Once approved, you receive Super Visa valid for up to 10 years with stays up to 5 years per entry.

Processing Fees

Visitor visa fee (Super Visa uses this category)

Super Visa uses visitor visa fee category (CAD $100). Fees may change; confirm on IRCC fee list.

CAD $100

Biometrics (per individual)

IRCC biometrics fee is CAD $85 per individual. Fees may change; confirm on IRCC fee list.

CAD $85

Medical insurance (required, 1+ year)

Private medical insurance from Canadian company required. Must have minimum CAD $100,000 coverage for minimum 1 year. Prices vary by age and provider.

Varies (CAD $1,000-3,000+)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I confirm official IRCC fees?

Official fees are published on IRCC fee list. Fees may change, so always confirm before paying.

Do Georgian citizens need biometrics for Canada?

Yes, most Georgian citizens must provide biometrics. The fee is CAD $85 per individual. Biometrics are valid for 10 years.

Where can Georgian citizens provide biometrics?

Biometrics are provided at Canada Visa Application Centres (VAC). The nearest VAC for Georgians is typically in a neighboring country (check IRCC for current locations).

How long can I stay with Super Visa?

Super Visa allows stays of up to 5 years per entry (as of 2022 changes). The visa itself can be valid for up to 10 years with multiple entries.

What are the insurance requirements for Super Visa?

You need private medical insurance from a Canadian company with minimum CAD $100,000 coverage, valid for at least 1 year from entry date. Emergency medical, hospitalization, and repatriation must be covered.