In fact, an effective way to bring Parents and Grandparents to Canada is via the Super Visa program. This program permits family members to come to Canada as long-term visitors on a multiple entry visa that can potentially last up to 10 years. A Super Visa can be valid for 2 years, then it has to be renewed.
Additionally, this is a suitable option for Canadian Citizens and Canadian Permanent Residents who are waiting to sponsor their parents for PR, or who presently do not qualify for Parental PR sponsorship.
To be eligible for a Super Visa:
- The sponsor has to meet the minimum necessary income (for Super Visa) requirement, and give the most recent Canadian tax return (Notice of assessment) where line 150 meets or surpasses this amount.
- Has to purchase Canadian healthcare insurance of $100,000 coverage for a minimum of 1 year- check the cost for insurance here. (about $2,000 - $3,000 CAD per year).
- A medical examination has to completed.
- A written commitment of financial support from the Sponsor (child or grandchild) has to be given.
Based on the citizenship of the sponsored person, a TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) may also be mediatory for non visa-exempt countries. If a TRV is needed, please be advised that there is a strict screening process and there is an increase rate of refusal when individuals apply by themselves. To learn whether a TRV is needed, see the list of TRV required countries. As well as, see the common reasons for refusal of a TRV visa.