Visas and entry requirements · Canada

Canada super visas: prepare the visitor and host records

A starting checklist for parents and grandparents planning a family visit.

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Distinguish the visit from sponsorship

The super visa is a temporary family-visit route for eligible parents and grandparents. It is separate from permanent-residence sponsorship. Read the official category before deciding which family records to prepare.

Check both sides of the application

Review the current host, income, medical insurance and medical-exam requirements in the official eligibility instructions. Keep the visitor’s records and host’s supporting documents in separate folders, with dates and unanswered questions recorded beside each item.

Review before departure

Keep a private note of the official page checked, the date, your application reference and unanswered questions. Recheck instructions when your passport, itinerary or plans change. This checklist does not replace the authority’s document list.

Check your situation with the official authority

Use your actual nationality, travel document and itinerary. Check the current category, documents, fees and transit rules before applying or travelling.

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Independent preparation guide. Requirements can change; the destination’s authorities decide applications and entry.

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