For a variety of reasons, as a recent permanent resident or citizen, you might want to invite your parents or grandparents to stay with you for extended periods of time in Canada. As they retire, during your pregnancy or as you adjust to motherhood, following the loss of a loved one, or simply because you miss them, you might want them to stay with you.

Your parents or grandparents can more easily visit Canada for several extended visits over the course of a 10-year period thanks to the Canadian government’s super visa program, without having to apply for a visa each time. In this article, we go into great detail about how to apply for a parent or grandparent super visa, including the qualifications.