Super Visa

From Dreams to Reality

Before you apply for a super visa, you need:

• A letter of invitation from your child or grandchild who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada that includes:
  
  A promise of financial support for the duration of your visit The list and number of people in the household of this person A copy of this person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document



• Proof that your child or grandchild’s household meets the minimum necessary income; examples include:
  
  Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year Employment Insurance stubs Employment letter including salary and date of hiring Pay stubs Bank statements



• Proof of payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is: Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry At least $100,000 coveragebr



• A document confirming that you had an immigration medical exam payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:



• In most cases, if you’re from a visa-required country you now need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) after you apply.



• If you don’t need a visitor visa to enter Canada, you can still get a super visa to stay in Canada for up to 2 years. If we approve your application, we’ll issue you a letter to give to a border services officer when you arrive in Canada.




Common mistakes when submitting documents:

People tend to assume that these are a few simple forms to fill out, attach the required documents, and voila! Unfortunately, immigration forms are not as easy as they seem, and many people learn this the hard way.

• Unsigned forms
• Incomplete questionnaires
• Incomplete or missing documents