What is the difference between a Super Visa and a regular visitor visa?

Manmeet Kaur
[Published 27 Sep, 2023 | 01:01 PM]
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The Canada Super Visa is a type of Visitor Visa and is only given to the grandparents and parents of PR holders and Canadian citizens. The only difference is the duration allowed to stay in Canada. With a Canada Visitor Visa, you can be in Canada for 6 months, and for a prolonged stay, you have to extend the visa. But with a Super Visa Canada, you can stay in Canada for 5 years maximum at a time without a visa extension.

This blog discusses the eligibility requirements and differences between a Super Visa and a regular visitor visa.

What is a Canada Visitor Visa?

This visa is a temporary resident visa and is valid for six months. A Canada Visitor Visa allows you to stay in the country for tourism purposes and explore its beauty, wildlife, adventure spots, culture, and more, along with visiting family and friends living there. Also, a Visitor Visa is popularly called a Canada Tourist Visa or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV).

Visitor Visa Canada is of two types -

1. Single Entry Visa: As the name suggests, a single entry visa permits an individual to enter Canada one time only. Meaning, if you are a single-entry Visitor Visa holder, you can enter Canada once and stay there for a maximum period of six months. If you wish to visit again, you have to apply for a Canada Visitor Visa again.

2. Multiple Entry Visa: Similarly, a multiple entry visa means you can enter Canada multiple times.

Eligibility Requirements for Canada Visitor Visa

Here are the eligibility requirements to apply for a Canada Visitor Visa -

• A valid passport
• Proof of good health
• No criminal history or immigration-related convictions
• Proof that you intend on returning to your home country (stating you have ties such as a job, home, financial assets, or family)
• Proof of funds to support yourself during your stay in Canada
• The intended duration of your stay and temporary residence

Processing time of Canada Visitor Visa

The Visitor Visa takes about 15 days to be processed, if the documents submitted are correct.

What is a Canada Super Visa?

The Canadian government believes in family reunification and therefore, offers a Super Visa. By applying for a Canada Super Visa, PR holders in Canada or citizens can bring their parents and grandparents to the country. It is a temporary resident visa that allows parents and grandparents to live in Canada for a maximum of 2 years.

Unlike the Visitor Visa, Canada Super Visa is only available as a multiple-entry visa, meaning you can visit the country many times in 10 years and stay there with your family for a maximum of 2 years. To bring your parents to Canada, you must check your eligibility For Canada PR using a CRS score calculator.

Eligibility Requirements for Canada Super Visa

Here are the eligibility requirements for Canada Super Visa -

For applicant:

• A letter of invitation from a host in Canada (child or grandchild)
• Proof of his/her parental relationship to the host through any of the following documents:
• A copy of the birth certificate of the child or grandchild; or
• Baptismal certificate; or,
• Other official documents naming the applicant as the parent
• Proof of private medical insurance, which must be valid for at least one year and include the following essentials:
• Validity for a minimum of 1 year
• Approval from a Canadian insurance company
• Coverage of health care, hospitalization, and repatriation
• A minimum coverage of $100,000,
• Validity for each entry to Canada; and
• Availability for review at the Canadian port of entry

The host must show that he/she meets minimum income requirements and is ready to take responsibility for the financial support of the applicant in Canada.

Processing time of Canada Super Visa

Generally, processing time for a Super Visa takes about 49 days. The time starts the day the immigration authorities receive your application and ends when they make their final decision.

Hope the difference between a Super Vis and a regular Visitor Visa is clear now. If you wish to apply for any of them, consult one of the Best Immigration Consultants in Delhi, Nationwide Visas. We have successfully helped thousands of aspiring immigrants in achieving successful immigration to Canada. With a team of a highly qualified team, we possess the expertise to thoroughly evaluate your situation and recommend the optimal path to effectively cater to your requirements.

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