The Canada Super Visa is a special multiple‑entry visa that allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to stay in Canada for extended periods. Under this category, a multiple‑entry visa is issued for up to ten years or until the passport expiry, whichever comes first, and each stay can be up to five years at a time, with the possibility to extend for an additional two years in some situations.

At Sanvi Overseas in Ahmedabad, we help families bring their parents and grandparents to Canada under the Super Visa program by preparing strong, compliant applications that meet all financial, medical and insurance requirements.

Only parents and grandparents of Canadian permanent residents or citizens are eligible to apply for a Super Visa. They must be invited by their child or grandchild in Canada, who agrees to host and support them during their stay.

Sanvi Overseas carefully reviews both the applicant’s profile and the Canadian host’s status to ensure you fit the Super Visa category and are not applying under a regular visitor visa by mistake.

Main eligibility requirements

To qualify for a Canada Super Visa, both the parent / grandparent and their Canadian child or grandchild must meet certain conditions.

Core requirements usually include:

• Relationship proof: You must prove that you are the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident through documents such as birth certificates or legal relationship records.
• Canadian host status: Your child or grandchild in Canada must provide proof of their Canadian citizenship or permanent residence.
• LICO income threshold: The Canadian host must meet or exceed the required minimum income, called the Low Income Cut‑Off (LICO), based on family size, and provide documents like tax assessments and employment proofs.
• Medical insurance: Applicants must have valid medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company with sufficient coverage for health care, hospitalization and repatriation for at least one year from the date of entry.
• Medical examination: A medical exam by an approved panel physician is generally required to show you are medically admissible to Canada.
• Temporary intent: Even with long‑term stay options, you must satisfy the visa officer that your stay is temporary and you will respect the conditions of your Super Visa.

Sanvi Overseas helps you and your family understand these rules in simple language and prepare documents that clearly demonstrate eligibility.

Super Visa vs regular visitor visa

Many families are unsure whether to apply for a regular Canada visitor visa or a Super Visa for their parents.

In simple terms:

• Length of stay: Super Visa allows stays of up to five years at a stretch, while a regular visitor visa usually permits stays of up to six months per entry.
• Insurance and income: Super Visa has stricter requirements, including mandatory Canadian medical insurance and meeting LICO income levels, whereas regular visitor visa has more flexible financial criteria.
• Best use: Super Visa is ideal when parents or grandparents will visit frequently for longer durations, such as helping with childcare or spending extended time with family.

Sanvi Overseas explains both options in detail so you can decide which route best matches your family’s needs and resources.