A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), commonly called a visitor visa, is required for citizens of many countries to enter Canada temporarily. The Super Visa is a specialized long-validity version for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, allowing extended stays without annual renewal.
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A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), commonly called a visitor visa, is required for citizens of many countries to enter Canada temporarily. The Super Visa is a specialized long-validity version for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, allowing extended stays without annual renewal.
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Upto 10 yrs Standard TRV multiple-entry validity
5yrs/visit Super Visa stay length
1yr Min. medical insurance for Super Visa
LICOSponsor income threshold basis
Standard Visitor Visa (TRV) Requirements
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Requirement
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Ties to home country
Employment, family, property, or other obligations supporting an intention to return
Sufficient funds
Enough to cover the full duration of the visit
Purpose of travel
Clear, credible, and consistent with supporting documentation
Immigration history
Prior refusals or overstays are assessed as part of the application
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Super Visa Requirements
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Application timeline
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Requirement
Detail
Relationship
Applicant must be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Invitation letter
Written invitation from the sponsoring child or grandchild in Canada
Sponsor income
Sponsor must meet the minimum necessary income threshold
Medical insurance
Canadian medical insurance valid for at least 1 year, from an approved insurer
Medical exam
Required to confirm admissibility
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a visitor visa and an eTA?+
A TRV is a physical/electronic visa required for citizens of many countries; an eTA is a lighter electronic authorization for citizens of visa-exempt countries flying to Canada. Which applies depends entirely on the traveller's nationality.
How long can a Super Visa holder stay per visit?+
Up to 5 years per entry, which can be extended by up to 2 additional years from within Canada if needed — far longer than a standard visitor's typical maximum stay per visit.
What income does a Super Visa sponsor need?+
The sponsor must meet Canada's minimum necessary income threshold (based on the Low Income Cut-Off, LICO), scaled to household size — this is verified through recent tax documentation.
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