A super visa allows parents and grandparents of permanent residents and citizens of Canada to go to their children or grandchildren for up to 2 years at a time. It’s a multi-entry visa that gives multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.
To be eligible for a superb visa, the applicant must:
- be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
- have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada that includes:
- a promise of monetary support for the length of your visit
- list and number of people within the household of this person
- have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance firm that is:
- valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry
- at least $100,000 coverage
- have proof that the medical insurance has been paid
- The child or grandchild who invites you wants to prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income given below. the subsequent documents are samples of what are often used as proof of funds:
- Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the foremost recent tax year
- Employment Insurance stubs
- employment letter including salary and date of hiring
- pay stubs
- bank statements
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