Immigration · Super visa
Super visa requirements checklist.
The host, the applicant and the documents IRCC asks for, in one list you can tick through before you apply.
You need a host who is your child or grandchild (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian, 18+, living in Canada) who meets the minimum necessary income and signs a letter of invitation, plus private health insurance ($100,000 minimum, 1 year), a medical exam and proof of your relationship.
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How the requirements fit together
The super visa is built around the host. IRCC first checks that your host is your child or grandchild and a citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian, then checks their income against the minimum necessary income table. The host's signed letter of invitation carries that income proof and lists everyone in the family-size count.
Your own side is the insurance policy, the medical exam and proof of the family relationship. Not covered here: the Local visa office instructions section on IRCC's page can add requirements specific to your country, so read it before applying. Use the invitation letter checker and the insurance requirements checker to test the two documents people most often get wrong.
Sources
Official IRCC pages, retrieved 16 October 2026. Rules and amounts change; confirm on canada.ca before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
Who can host a parent or grandparent on a super visa?
A child or grandchild you can prove is yours (biological or adopted) who is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian, is at least 18, lives in Canada, meets the minimum necessary income and writes and signs a letter of invitation.
Do I need a medical exam for a super visa?
Yes. IRCC requires proof that you had a medical exam with an approved panel physician.
What proves I am the host's parent or grandparent?
A copy of the host's birth certificate or baptismal certificate, or another official document naming you as the parent or grandparent.
Can I apply from inside Canada?
No. You must be outside Canada when you submit a super visa application.
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This tool is not legal or immigration advice and is not affiliated with IRCC. It runs in your browser; nothing you enter is sent anywhere. IRCC makes the final decision on every application.