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5 yrs
Max stay / entry
10 yrs
Visa validity
$100K+
Insurance min.
LICO
Host income
We verify host household size and income before you invest in insurance and fees.
Book assessment →Introduced as an alternative to the PGP, the Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and PRs visit Canada for extended periods. Whether your parents are applying from India, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, or anywhere else - the same rules apply and VMC prepares the full file.
Both the applicant (parent/grandparent) and the Canadian host (child/grandchild) must meet eligibility requirements.
Family Size · MNI 2026 (approx)
LICO thresholds updated annually. Confirm current figures on IRCC. Super Visa uses the LICO table applicable to the host's household.
Incomplete applications are the most common cause of delays. We review every document before submission.
Health Insurance Requirements 2026:
Minimum $100,000 coverage · From a Canadian insurance company · Valid for at least 1 year from date of entry · Must be purchased BEFORE the visa is issued
Check the current LICO threshold for the host's household size. This is the most common eligibility blocker.
Buy minimum $100K Canadian health insurance BEFORE applying. Get the insurance certificate - you will need it with the application.
Passport, photos, invitation letter, host's income proof, relationship proof, and medical exam (if required).
Submit through IRCC's online portal with all documents. Both parent and host contribute documents to the file.
Visit a Visa Application Centre (VAC) to provide fingerprints and photograph (if first application or renewal required).
Processing typically 4-8 weeks. Once approved, the Super Visa is stamped in the passport. Entry can be made within the validity period.
Super Visa Application Fees 2026:
Processing fee: CAD $100 · Biometrics: CAD $85 (if required). These fees are identical to a regular visitor visa application. Government fees are separate from VMC's professional service fees.
A co-signer (another Canadian child or grandchild of the applicant) can co-sign the invitation letter and combine household income to meet the LICO threshold. VMC advises on the correct documentation.
| Feature | Super Visa | Regular TRV |
|---|---|---|
| Stay per entry | Up to 5 years | Typically 6 months |
| Visa validity | Up to 10 years | Up to 10 years |
| Who qualifies | Parents/grandparents of Cdn citizens/PRs | Anyone eligible for TRV |
| Health insurance | $100K+ required | Not required |
| LICO income check | Yes - host must meet LICO | No |
| Processing time | 4-8 weeks | 2-6 weeks |
| Extension possible | Yes - from inside Canada | Yes - visitor record |
| Best for | Long stays · living with family | Short visits · tourism |
For parents and grandparents planning to stay more than 6 months or make multiple long visits - the Super Visa is almost always the better choice. The insurance cost is offset by the much longer stay per entry and fewer applications needed.
PGP is closed to new applications in 2026. Here's how the two options compare.
PGP grants permanent residence to parents and grandparents. Not accepting new applications in 2026. Past invitees' files continue processing.
Super Visa grants temporary status up to 5 years per entry - the practical solution while PGP remains closed.
Regulated family class and visitor application specialists.
We verify host income meets LICO before applying - avoiding the most common refusal reason.
Invitation letters, income proof, insurance coordination - all reviewed before submission.
1,000+ family cases including Super Visa, PGP, and family class sponsorship.
Serving families in Brampton · Toronto · Mississauga · GTA and every province - in person or virtual.
Super Visa refused? We review the refusal and build a stronger reapplication.
Still have questions? Our licensed RCICs answer within 24 hours.
Book your Expert ConsultationWe handle the complete Super Visa application - health insurance guidance, LICO verification, invitation letter, and full IRCC submission.
Serving families in Brampton · Toronto · Mississauga · Ontario and across Canada - plus parents applying from India, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and worldwide.