FAQ: What Is Canadian Super Visa?

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of six months only.

Who is eligible for Canada Super visa?

In order to be eligible for the Super Visa, an individual must be the parent or grandparent of either a citizen of Canada or a Canadian permanent resident. Additionally, they must also have a signed letter of invitation from the child/grandchild inviting them to Canada.

Does super visa need medical?

Each parent or grandparents applying to come on Super Visa must complete a medical exam, and be considered medically admissible before being issued their Super Visa.

How long does it take to get a super visa to Canada?

The approval rate for a Canadian Super Visa is about 83%. If approved for this visa, you can expect the processing time for a super visa to take about 8 weeks after sending the application.

Can Super visa be rejected?

Super Visas and Visitor Visas get refused often. There are many reasons for refusal, depending which country a person is a citizen of: Visa-required or visa-exempt country.

Can a person work on Super visa?

It should be noted that Super Visa holders are not allowed to work in Canada. There is a permanent residence program for parents and grandparents; however, there is a limited supply of visas under this program, and applications can take a long time to be processed.

Can my parents get PR in Canada?

Canada’s Family Class immigration category allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to sponsor their parent(s) or grandparent(s) through the Parent and Grandparent Program, or PGP. Sponsored parents and grandparents become permanent residents of Canada, with all the benefits that come with it.

Is police certificate required for Super visa?

Medical Exam and Police Clearance Parents and Grandparents who are applying for a Super visa will need to pass an immigration medical exam and also provide police clearances that show they are admissible to Canada.

Can a super visa holder apply for permanent residency?

Super Visa holders may stay in Canada for up to two years on initial entry, and the visa is valid for up to 10 years. However, Super Visa holders may not work in Canada, and the visa is not a permanent resident visa.

How can I bring my parents to Canada permanently?

You are able to sponsor your own parents if:

1. you’re at least 18 years old.
2. you live in Canada.
3. you’re a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered in Canada as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act.
4. you have needed sufficient funds to support the parent you are sponsoring.

What are the benefits of super visa?

The Super Visa is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years. The key difference is that the Super Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of six months only.

How long Super visa Takes?

How Long is the Super Visa Processing? You will have to wait from 8 days up to 45 or 50 days for the Super Visa to get processing.

Can Super visa be applied from within Canada?

No, you cannot apply for a super visa from within Canada.