• The Super Visa Program allows parents and grandparents to come to Canada as long-term visitors

The Super Visa Program allows parents and grandparents to come to Canada as long-term visitors. Thus, successful applicants will not be required to renew their visitor visa every six months, as they will be granted a multi-entry visitor visa valid for two years at a time with expiry date up to 10 years. You can apply online or on paper to get a parent and grandparent super visa. There are also specific requirements that you must meet to be able to apply.To apply for the parent and grandparent super visa, you must: be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada; be allowed to enter Canada and meet certain other conditions.

Your parent(s)s and/or grandparent(s) may be eligible for a multiple-entry visa for up to 10 years depending on individual circumstances. With the parent and grandparent super visa, eligible parent(s) and grandparent(s ) can visit family in Canada for up to two years without the need to renew their status.

Immigration officers consider several things before they decide if you can come to Canada. You must be a genuine visitor to Canada who will leave at the end of your visit.

• An officer will consider following factors when you apply:

• your ties to your home country.
• the purpose of your visit
• your family and finances.
• the overall economic and political stability of your home country.
• invitation letter from host.
• prove that your child or grandchild in Canada meets a minimum income threshold.
• provide a written statement from that child or grandchild that he or she will give you financial support.
• have valid Canadian medical insurance coverage for at least one year.
• have an immigration medical exam.

• Every year, Canada welcomes nearly 50 million people from different countries.

Every year, Canada welcomes nearly 50 million people from different countries. You can visit Canada as a tourist, to see family and friends, or to do business. Whether you plan on visiting Canada for a few days or several months, you must meet some important immigration requirements.

Most travellers need to apply for a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to, or transit through, a Canadian airport. Canada has a range of visas that allow you to come for a holiday or to visit friends and family, as well as some special visas that allow other activities like short term study or business. Temporary resident visas can be good for one entry to Canada or for a period. Learn more about visitor visa options and how to extend your stay.

You must show that you’re a genuine tourist or visitor and intend to leave Canada at the end of your stay. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements for the temporary resident category, applicants will require either a visa or an electronic travel authorization (eTA).

Your family member may need a visa in order to enter Canada. If you are inviting friends or family members to visit, you need to review the list of countries and territories whose citizens need a visa. If your friend or family member’s country is on the list, they must apply for and be granted a visa prior to arrival to Canada. Also when they apply for a visitor visa, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will ask you to provide a letter of invitation in support of their application. Most visitors to Canada may visit for up to 6 months on each entry. Visitors wishing to stay longer must apply for and be granted an extension.