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Canada Parent and Grandparent Super Visa

14 facts quoted from the official source

Long-duration multiple-entry visitor route for the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Income required
CAD 38,002/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
grandparents, parents
from the official record
Requirements
10
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admissibility RequiredThe traveller must be admissible to Canada.
  • Host Income RequirementThe child or grandchild host must meet the current minimum income requirement.
  • Host Invitation And SupportA signed invitation and financial support commitment from the host are required.
  • Leave At End Of Authorized StayThe traveller must satisfy the temporary residence requirement and leave at the end of the authorized stay.
  • Medical Exam RequiredThe applicant must complete an immigration medical examination.
  • Parent Or Grandparent RelationshipThe applicant must be the parent or grandparent of an eligible Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Temporary Visit OnlyThe authorization is for temporary admission or continued temporary stay.
  • Financial meansThe traveller may need to show sufficient funds for the visit.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceQualifying private medical insurance for the required coverage period is required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or other accepted travel document is required.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Stay Per Entry Years MaxA super visa permits visits of up to five years at a time.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Canada?
The official source states: Long-duration multiple-entry visitor route for the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The traveller may need to show sufficient funds for the visit. The lowest published threshold is CAD 38,002/yr (income).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, parents.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Qualifying private medical insurance for the required coverage period is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official canada.ca page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source canada.caLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Canada government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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