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Super Visa for parents: what it costs and who qualifies

Published October 15, 2026 · 3 min read

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Key pointsTo bring a parent or grandparent on a Super Visa, you need a minimum income for your family size, a $100,000 insurance policy for them, and about $185 in government fees each.

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The Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents stay in Canada for long visits. IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) says visa-exempt applicants can receive a stay of up to 5 years. Here is what it can mean for your budget. These figures come from IRCC pages updated between July and August 2026.

What the rules say

You (the child or grandchild) must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian, be at least 18, live in Canada, and write a signed letter of invitation. Your parent or grandparent must apply from outside Canada, pass a medical exam and have private health insurance.

The insurance must cover at least $100,000 in emergency care, be valid for at least 1 year from the day they enter Canada, and cover health care, hospital stays and repatriation (returning home). It must be paid in full or with a deposit and instalments. A quote is not accepted.

Your income must reach a minimum that depends on your family size. IRCC's table (updated July 29, 2025) shows $30,526 for 1 person, $38,002 for 2, $46,720 for 3, $56,724 for 4, $64,336 for 5, $72,560 for 6 and $80,784 for 7. After 7, add $8,224 per extra person. The government fees are $100 for the visa and $85 for biometrics (fingerprints and photo). Visa-exempt applicants do not pay these two fees.

How it affects your wallet

Family size counts you, your spouse, your dependent children and every parent or grandparent you invite. Example (illustrative assumptions): you, your spouse and one child live in Canada, and you invite both of your parents. That is 3 + 2 = 5 people, so the minimum is $64,336.

  • Government fees, if neither parent is visa-exempt: 2 × ($100 + $85) = $370.
  • Insurance: if we assume $1,800 per person for the first year, that is $3,600. This is our assumption, not an official price; quotes vary by age and health.
  • Total, before the medical exam and travel: $370 + $3,600 = $3,970.

If your own income last year was below the full minimum, IRCC has another route. If your income in the year before applying is at least 75% of the minimum, your parents' own income can cover the gap. Here, 75% of $64,336 is $48,252.

What you can do

  • Count your family size first, then compare it with the table and with your notice of assessment from the CRA.
  • Collect proof of your status and your relationship, such as birth certificates.
  • Get insurance quotes that meet the $100,000, 1-year rule. Then buy the policy before applying.
  • Your parent books the medical exam with an approved panel physician and applies in the IRCC portal. The checklist there is personalized.

What to keep in mind

IRCC's pages do not state processing times, so do not buy flights early. Your parent must be outside Canada when applying and must meet the general visitor rules, including showing they will leave at the end of the visit. Figures may change, so check canada.ca before paying. This is general information, not legal advice. For your own case, talk to IRCC or a regulated immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer.

Sources

  1. IRCC (Canada.ca): Super visa for parents and grandparents: Who can apply
  2. IRCC (Canada.ca): Super visa for parents and grandparents: How to apply
  3. IRCC (Canada.ca): Super visa for parents and grandparents: Forms and documents
  4. IRCC (Canada.ca): Super visa for parents and grandparents: Proof of financial support
  5. IRCC (Canada.ca): Ministerial Instructions regarding the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa (2026)

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Information checked against the sources listed above on October 15, 2026. Educational information, not financial, tax or legal advice.

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