The Super Visa Program allows parents and grandparents to come to Canada as long-term visitors. Successful applicants receive multiple-entry visitor visas that may last for up to 10 years. The super visa lets the parents or the grand parents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents for up to two years at a time.

To be eligible for the Super Visa program, parents and grandparents must meet standard visitor visa requirements. In addition, they must:

• Provide a written commitment of financial support from their child or grandchild in Canada
• Show that the sponsor in Canada meets minimum income requirements
• Prove they have purchased Canadian health insurance for at least one year
• Complete an immigration medical examination.