The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents to come to Canada as visitors. The super visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years.
Effective from January 1 to December 31, 2020
Family Size Sponsor(s) +Dependent Children +Parent(s)/Grandparent(s) | Minimum necessary gross income (CAD) |
1 | $25,921 |
2 | $32,270 |
3 | $39,672 |
4 | $48,167 |
5 | $54,630 |
6 | $61,613 |
7 | $68,598 |
More than 7 persons, for each additional person, add | $6,985 |
You need at least $100,000 CAD of coverage.
No! The insurance must be purchased from a Canadian insurance company.
There is no medical test or examination required to purchase super visa insurance. You can buy the policy online or over the phone from a Canadian insurance company.
There is no age restriction to apply for a Super Visa. You can apply for your parents and/or grandparents up to any age.
You must be covered for one year.
You can get a full refund on your insurance with proof that your visa was denied.
You can contact your insurance provider to change your dates of coverage, as long as you contact them before the effective date.
If you are travelling to Canada with a Super Visa, you must purchase a one-year policy in order to be eligible. Once you have returned home, you can apply for a partial refund (with proof of your early return, provided you have no claims on file).
Once you are back home, you can apply for a partial refund (with proof of your early return, provided you have no claims on file).
No! Policies can only be issued for one year at a time. However, once you are nearing the end of your first year, you can renew your plan.
Visitors to Canada plans allow side trips, provided at least 51% of the coverage dates are spent in Canada. The trip must also commence and end in Canada.
Yes! Travellers up to age 79 can be covered for most pre-existing medical conditions, provided they meet certain stability requirements. For travellers aged 80 and over, coverage of pre-existing conditions may be offered after a detailed medical questionnaire and underwriter approval.
Yes! You can take a deductible to lower your premium.
