You can only stay in Canada for the length of time the border officer granted you when you entered Canada. For example, if you were granted 2 years, you can stay in Canada for 2 years.

However, if you want a longer stay, you have 2 options. You can either

• Leave Canada before the end of your authorized stay and re-enter Canada
• The border officer may let you stay for 5 years if you still meet all the eligibility requirements for a super visa.
• Apply to extend your stay in Canada and be approved for an extension of up to 2 years

You’re eligible to stay for 5 years at a time.

To be eligible for a Super Visa, applicants must meet certain requirements set by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). These requirements often include:

• Being the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Providing a letter of invitation from the child or grandchild residing in Canada who meets certain income requirements.
• Undergoing a medical examination and obtaining private medical insurance coverage for at least one year with a Canadian insurance company.
• Meeting other standard visitor visa requirements, such as proving ties to their home country and demonstrating that they will leave Canada at the end of their authorized stay.

The Super Visa is popular among families who wish to have their parents or grandparents visit them in Canada for an extended period without the need for frequent visa renewals. However, it’s important to note that the Super Visa is a temporary resident visa and does not grant permanent residency or the ability to work or study in Canada.

To be eligible for a super visa, you must have a host who

• Is your child or grandchild
• Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or registered Indian who must provide a copy of
• The Canadian citizenship document of the host (and their spouse or common-law-partner, if applicable), or
• The permanent resident document of the host (and their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable), or
• A Secure Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Indian Status (status card)
• Is at least 18 years old and lives in Canada
• Meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income
• Signs a letter inviting you to Canada that includes
• A promise of financial support for the duration of your visit
• Your child or grandchild’s spouse or common-law partner can co-sign the letter if they are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• The list (including name and date of birth) and number of people included when you calculate your family size to determine minimum necessary income
• Minimum necessary income requirements

You must also

• Be outside Canada when you submit your application for a super visa
• Have your visa printed by a visa office outside Canada (wait for visa office instructions)
• Be allowed to enter Canada
• Take an immigration medical exam
• Meet certain other conditions

You can’t include dependents in this application.

• You must have proof of a health insurance policy from either
• A Canadian insurance company
• An insurance company outside Canada that is approved by the minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (more information will be available in the coming months)

The health insurance policy should

• Be valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry
• Be paid in full or in installments with a deposit (quotes aren’t accepted)
• Cover health care, hospitalization, and repatriation
• Provide a minimum of $100,000 of emergency coverage

As a super visa holder, you should have a valid health insurance policy while in Canada. If your health insurance wil expires before you leave Canada, you may need to renew or maintain your health insurance during your stay. Private health insurance must be valid for each entry to Canada.

Be prepared to show your proof of paid insurance to a border services officer when you enter Canada.

IRCC considers several things before they decide if you can come to Canada. You must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave by choice at the end of your visit.

When you apply, they’ll consider

• Your ties to your home country
• The purpose of your visit
• Your family and finances
• The overall economic and political stability of your home country