Author: Supriya Chadha

A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 2 years at a time. It’s a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applicant must be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada. Their Spouses can be included in the application, but no dependents can be included.

HOW TO APPLY?

One must apply for a super visa from outside Canada and should be

• allowed to enter Canada
• take an immigration medical exam.
• meet certain other conditions

SOME OF THE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

 A signed Letter of invitation that includes:

• • a promise of financial support for the length of the visit
  • the list and number of people in the household of the person
  • a copy of the person’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident document

• have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company that is:
  • valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry
  • at least $100,000 coverage
  • have proof that the medical insurance has been paid

SOME ADDITIONAL THINGS VISA OFFICERS CONSIDER

Visa officers consider several things before they decide the application.

• One must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of the visit.

• The ties to one’s home country
• the purpose of visit
• One’s family and finances
• the overall economic and political stability of in applicant’s home country

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