A Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to come to Canada and stay upto 5 years at a time
Eligibility Criteria
oTo apply for Super Visa, you need a host in Canada (your child or grandchild) who:
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Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a registered Indian
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Is 18 years or older and lives in Canada
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Earns enough income to meet the minimum financial requirement set by the government.
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Gives you a signed invitation letter that:
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Promises to support you financially during your stay
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Lists the family members in their household (with names and dates of birth), which is used to calculate the income requirement
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Note: Their spouse or common-law partner can also co-sign this letter if they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Minimum necessary income requirements
Number of family members | Funds you need (in Canadian dollars) |
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If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add | $8,224 |
7 | $80,784 |
6 | $72,560 |
5 | $64,336 |
4 | $56,724 |
3 | $46,720 |
2 | $38,002 |
1 | $30,526 |