Super Visa Insurance

Canada has a vast immigrant population who are either Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Every year, Canada receives visa applications from visitors around the world wanting to visit a family member in Canada. What is a Super Visa? Super Visas were introduced by the Canadian government in 2011 to manage the backlog of visa applications received from visitors who wanted to stay longer in Canada. The Super Visa is valid for up to 10 years and is given to parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. While the regular visitor’s visa allows someone to remain in Canada for only 6 months, the Super Visa allows a stay of up to 2 years with an option to apply for an extension. Needless to say, the Super Visa is used quite a lot. Application Requirements for a Super Visa The Super Visa lets applicants visit their children or grandchildren in Canada for up to 2 years at a time. To be eligible for a Super Visa, the visitor must have a signed letter from the child or grandchild in Canada promising financial support for the duration of the visit. Click here to know more about eligibility for a Super Visa. Another important requirement is that the visitor must have private medical insurance issued by a Canadian insurance company with minimum health coverage of $100,000.