Super visa: bringing parents or grandparents to Canada
A parent can visit for years without becoming a permanent resident, but the super visa has its own conditions: Canadian medical insurance, a letter of invitation, host income and a medical exam.
This page describes the general structure of the system, which stays stable. But exact thresholds, fees, and specific program statuses can change within weeks. Before relying on a specific figure or date below, confirm the current status on Quebec.ca or Canada.ca.
A parent can visit for years without becoming a permanent resident, but the super visa has its own conditions: Canadian medical insurance, a letter of invitation, host income and a medical exam.
It is not sponsorship
The super visa is a multiple-entry temporary resident visa with long visits. It grants no permanent residence and no Quebec health coverage: parents pay for their own care, which is why Canadian medical insurance is an eligibility condition.