Family Visits

Super Visa allows the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to come to Canada for a period of up to two consecutive years at their initial visit without having to renew their status. The visa can remain valid for up to 10 years, allowing for re-entry during this period.

 Super Visa for Family Visits

The Super Visa is ideal for parents and grandparents living in countries that require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for entry to Canada. By obtaining the Super Visa, they will be able to travel freely between Canada and their country of residence without the worry and hassle of regularly re-applying for a TRV.

Application Process

The application process is similar to that for a regular TRV. However, additional documentation is required to ensure that the parents and grandparents will be well supported during their time in Canada. These requirement include:

  • A letter of invitation from the child or grandchild residing in Canada; documents that prove the child or grandchild meets the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) minimum.

  • Proof of medical insurance coverage for at least one year with a Canadian insurance company.

  • Proof of parental relationship with a child or grandchild, such as a birth certificate that names him or her as a parent.

  • The application should be processed at the Canadian visa office responsible for the applicant’s place of residence outside of Canada. Depending on the visa office, additional documentation may be needed.

 

Temporary Resident Visa

A visitor visa or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is an official document that we stick in your passport. It shows that you meet the requirements needed to enter Canada. Most travellers need a visitor visa to travel to Canada. You may also need one if you’re transiting through a Canadian airport on your way to your final destination. You can apply for a visitor visa online or on paper.

How Long Can Visitors Stay?

Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. At the port of entry, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they’ll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document called a visitor record, which will show the date you need to leave by. If you don’t get a stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months from the day you entered Canada or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you need a stamp, you can ask a border services officer for one.

Before You Apply

You may need a visitor visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization. The entry document you need depends on:

  • The type of travel document you plan to travel with.

  • Your nationality.

  • The country that issues your travel document.

  • Your method of travel to Canada for this trip.

 

Business Visitor Visa

A business visitor is someone who comes to Canada for international business activities without directly entering the Canadian labour market.

Business visitors don’t need a work permit to come to Canada. They must prove that their main source of income and their main place of business are outside Canada. You aren’t considered a business visitor and may need to get a work permit, if you’re doing work for a Canadian company. For example, you’re an employee sent by a foreign company to fulfill a contract with a Canadian company. Business visitors and business people are not the same. Business people come to do work in Canada under a free trade agreement.

 

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