Bring your Parents & Grandparents to Canada

You can bring you Parents & Grandparents to Canada on a temporary stay through Super Visa or sponsor them permanently.

Super Visa Eligibility:

To be eligible for a super visa, you must:

• be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
• have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
  • a promise of financial support for the length 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
• 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 (quotes aren’t accepted)
  • apply for a super visa from outside Canada and passed the medical exam

Sponsorship Eligibility:

• Sponsor must be at least 18 years old and live in Canada.
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person registered as an Indian under the Canadian Indian Act
• you have enough money to support the people you want to sponsor and meet the minimum income requirements
  • to show that you have enough, you’ll have to provide your proof of income
  • you may have a spouse or common-law partner co-sign to combine your incomes
• you meet all other requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations