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The Super Visa is the best option for parents and grandparents while the Parents and Grandparents Program remains closed in 2026. Stay up to 5 years per visit, valid 10 years.
Super Visa snapshot
5 yrs
Max stay / entry
10 yrs
Visa validity
$100K+
Insurance min.
LICO
Host income
Confirm LICO first
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.
Since 2022, each Super Visa entry allows a stay of up to 5 years - far longer than the standard visitor visa (typically 6 months).
The Super Visa itself is valid for up to 10 years (or until passport expiry), allowing multiple entries over a long period.
Only parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents qualify. Siblings, aunts, uncles, and other relatives do not qualify for Super Visa.
You must purchase a minimum $100,000 Canadian health insurance policy valid for at least 1 year from a Canadian insurer before the Super Visa can be issued.
Both the applicant (parent/grandparent) and the Canadian host (child/grandchild) must meet eligibility requirements.
| Family Size | MNI 2026 (approx) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,620 |
| 2 persons | $33,159 |
| 3 persons | $40,745 |
| 4 persons | $49,481 |
| 5 persons | $56,146 |
| 6 persons | $63,334 |
| 7+ persons | $70,523 |
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.
We 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.