Canada Super Visa Fees, Eligibility, Insurance & Application
Compare official application and biometrics fees with variable insurance, medical exam, document and optional service costs.
Check the current India estimate on IRCC
CAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics when required
Up to 10 years; stays up to 5 years at a time
The cost of a Canada Super Visa includes the CAD 100 IRCC application fee and a CAD 85 biometrics fee when biometrics are required. Applicants also pay variable private costs for qualifying health insurance and the immigration medical exam; document, translation and optional professional-service costs depend on the application.
A Super Visa lets eligible parents and grandparents visit their family in Canada for up to 5 years at a time, with multiple entries for up to 10 years. The host must meet the current minimum necessary income under the rules effective March 31, 2026, including the permitted prior-tax-year or host-and-applicant income options, and the applicant needs health insurance with at least CAD 100,000 in emergency coverage that is valid for at least one year from entry. IRCC processing estimates change, so check the live tool instead of relying on an old India timeline.
Fees
Canada Super Visa fees and total cost categories
IRCC lists the application and biometrics charges. Insurance, the medical exam, documents and optional professional help are separate private costs.
- Super Visa application fee
- CAD 100
- Applicant · official fixed fee · source checked October 20, 2026. IRCC charges this per person unless the applicant is visa-exempt.
- Biometrics fee
- CAD 85 if required
- Applicant · official fixed fee · source checked October 20, 2026. Pay it with the application when IRCC requires new biometrics.
- Qualifying health insurance
- Variable private cost
- Applicant · paid to the insurer. The policy must provide at least CAD 100,000 in emergency coverage and meet IRCC's current provider, coverage and duration rules.
- Immigration medical exam
- Variable private cost
- Applicant · paid to an IRCC-approved panel physician. Clinic charges vary and are not included in the application fee.
- Documents and translations
- Variable private cost
- Applicant · paid only when needed. Costs can include certified translations, copies, photographs and delivery services.
- Professional application help
- Optional private cost
- Applicant or host · optional. Using a paid representative is not an IRCC requirement and does not guarantee approval.
Source checked October 20, 2026. Visa-exempt applicants do not pay the Super Visa application or biometrics fees, but may need an eTA after approval. Recheck the official pages before paying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for Canada Super Visa?
- Parents or grandparents of a host who is their child or grandchild
- Applicants whose host is at least 18, lives in Canada, and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian
- Applicants whose host meets or exceeds the current minimum necessary income and signs the required invitation letter
- Applicants who apply from outside Canada and meet the normal requirements for temporary entry
- Applicants who complete an immigration medical exam and are not medically inadmissible
- Applicants with qualifying health insurance that meets IRCC's provider, coverage and duration rules
The March 31, 2026 income instructions also apply to applications already in processing. Use the current minimum necessary income and family-size rules.
Requirements
What are the requirements and key details of Canada Super Visa?
Compare the current host, income, insurance, medical and application requirements before paying private costs or submitting documents.
Visa Validity
Up to 10 Years
Multiple entries during the visa's validity.
Stay Per Entry
Up to 5 Years
A border services officer confirms the authorized stay at entry.
Health Coverage
CAD 100K Minimum
Emergency coverage under a policy that meets IRCC's current rules.
Official Fees
CAD 100 + 85
Application fee plus biometrics when IRCC requires new biometrics.
Sponsor & Family
Sponsor Status Required
The host must be at least 18, live in Canada, and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian.
Eligible Relationships
The applicant must be the parent or grandparent of the host and provide proof of that relationship.
Invitation Letter
The host signs a letter promising financial support and lists everyone included in the income calculation.
Eligible Co-signer
The host's spouse or common-law partner may co-sign when they meet the current IRCC conditions; other family members cannot co-sign.
Separate Applications
A Super Visa application cannot include dependants. Each eligible traveller follows the application instructions for their own case.
Sponsoring Income
Minimum Necessary Income
The income must meet the current family-size minimum under the March 31, 2026 rules. Use the current table and the permitted income option for your case.
Accepted Income Evidence
The rules effective March 31, 2026 offer 2 income options. Under Option 1, host income, including an eligible co-signer, must meet the full minimum in either of the 2 tax years before applying. Under Option 2, current IRCC application guidance requires host and co-signer income in the year before applying to reach at least 75% of the minimum. Applicant income can cover the remainder so the combined total meets the full minimum. Applicants contributing income must prove it will continue while they are in Canada and identify the currency. Use the current family-size calculation and accepted income documents.
Family-size Calculation
Count the host, relevant family members, the applicant and people covered by applicable undertakings exactly as IRCC instructs.
Income During Assessment
The host must continue to meet the income requirement while IRCC assesses the application.
Health & Medical
Qualifying Insurance Provider
Use a Canadian insurer or a foreign insurer authorized by OSFI for accident and sickness insurance, listed by OSFI, and issuing the policy while doing insurance business in Canada. A broker is not the insurer.
Policy Coverage & Duration
The policy must last at least 1 year from entry, cover health care, hospitalization and repatriation, and provide at least CAD 100,000 emergency coverage. It must be paid in full or in instalments with a deposit; quotes are not accepted.
Coverage for Each Entry
Carry proof of qualifying insurance on each entry. Renew the policy if it will expire before the visitor leaves Canada.
Immigration Medical Exam
The applicant must complete an immigration medical exam with an IRCC-approved panel physician and provide the required proof.
Process & Fees
Application Fees
IRCC lists a CAD 100 application fee per person and CAD 85 for biometrics when required.
Live Processing Estimate
Processing estimates change. Check the IRCC tool for the current India estimate and allow time for biometrics or document requests.
Apply From Outside Canada
Super Visa applicants apply from outside Canada and follow the current submission instructions in the IRCC portal.
Temporary Entry Assessment
Paying the fees does not guarantee approval. The applicant must meet the Super Visa and normal temporary-entry requirements.
Documents
What are the documents required for Canada Super Visa?
- The valid passport or travel document requested in the application checklist
- A signed invitation letter from the host promising financial support and listing the people used to calculate family size
- Proof of the parent-child or grandparent-grandchild relationship
- Proof that the host is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian
- Income evidence for the selected March 31, 2026 option, including applicant income when relying on the combined-income option; include eligible co-signer proof where applicable
- Proof of a qualifying insurance policy paid in full or in instalments with a deposit; a quote is not accepted. Carry valid proof for each entry
- Proof that the applicant completed an immigration medical exam with an approved panel physician
- Biometrics after IRCC issues instructions, when new biometrics are required
- Any additional evidence in the applicant's personalized IRCC checklist or later document request
Application Process
How to Apply for a Canada Super Visa: Step-by-Step Process
Confirm the host and relationship
Confirm that the host is the applicant's child or grandchild, is at least 18, lives in Canada, and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian.
Check minimum necessary income
The rules effective March 31, 2026 offer 2 income options. Under Option 1, host income, including an eligible co-signer, must meet the full minimum in either of the 2 tax years before applying. Under Option 2, current IRCC application guidance requires host and co-signer income in the year before applying to reach at least 75% of the minimum. Applicant income can cover the remainder so the combined total meets the full minimum. Applicants contributing income must prove it will continue while they are in Canada and identify the currency. Use the current family-size calculation and accepted income documents.
Buy qualifying health insurance
Buy qualifying insurance valid for at least one year from entry, covering health care, hospitalization and repatriation with at least CAD 100,000 emergency coverage. Pay in full or in instalments with a deposit; a quotation is insufficient. Check insurer eligibility before paying.
Complete the medical exam
Complete the required immigration medical exam with an IRCC-approved panel physician and retain the proof requested for the application.
Gather relationship and status evidence
Collect the passport, relationship evidence, host-status proof, invitation letter, income evidence, insurance policy and every item in the current IRCC checklist.
Apply and pay official fees
Follow the current IRCC application instructions, pay the CAD 100 application fee and the CAD 85 biometrics fee when required, then submit the complete application.
Give biometrics and monitor the application
Complete biometrics if IRCC asks for them, respond to document requests, and monitor the account. Check the live IRCC processing-time tool rather than relying on a fixed India timeline.
Travel with current insurance proof
If approved, carry the passport, approval documents and proof of valid qualifying insurance. A border services officer makes the final entry decision and confirms the authorized stay.
Last updated October 20, 2026
Official IRCC sources used for this Super Visa guide
Updated for current IRCC Super Visa guide guidance
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Immigration rules and processing times change often. Use these official pages as the final authority before paying fees or submitting documents.
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FAQ
Canada Super Visa fees and eligibility FAQs
The Canada Super Visa combines official application charges with private insurance and medical costs. Build the budget by payer and verify the current host-income, insurance and entry requirements before submitting documents.
For permanent residence, compare the separate Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship route. For a shorter temporary visit, review the standard Canada Visitor Visa.
For detailed insights on eligibility, document checklist, visa validity, and common refusal reasons, explore Visitor Visa FAQs guide to know the answers of all your questions.
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