Canada Super Visa updates in 2026

Canada has confirmed that the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) will stay closed for all of 2026. Because of this, the Canada Super Visa is now the only long-term visit program for families who want to reunite with their parents or grandparents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has clarified that no further PGP intake will be received this year, but all attention has to be paid to the path of the Super Visa to visit relatives.

What Is the Canada Super Visa?

Canada Super Visa is a visitor visa in multiple entries that is specifically aimed at parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The Super Visa has a maximum period of up to five years of stay per visit, as opposed to a regular visitor visa, which normally entitles a visitor to stay up to six months, but one can renew the stay for up to two years within Canada.

The Super Visa is also capable of lasting up to 10 years, depending on the validity of the passport of the applicant; this will remove the situation where the applicant has to keep renewing their applications and renewing their visas. This renders it especially appealing to families that would like to be stable and spend longer periods together, without having to be unsure about short-term extensions.

The Importance of the Super Visa is greater than ever in 2026.

There is a major implication associated with the closure of the PGP in 2026. The parents and grandparents come to Canada through the PGP, the major route to acquiring permanent residence (PR). Families seeking long-term reunification have the Super Visa as a short-term, but still long-term solution to this problem, since this option is not available.

In response to inflation and the increase in the cost of living, IRCC revised the minimum income in 2025, which ensures that the hosts have enough to provide adequate assistance to visiting family members. These income levels form an important section of the application and are highly examined by visa officers.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

To be eligible for a Canada Super Visa, the applicant is required to pass through several requirements:

Applicants must:

• Be a permanent resident or a citizen of Canada, and a parent or grandparent.

• Apply from outside Canada

• Be medically fit and without any serious criminal problems.

• Assure the immigration people that they will come back to their country upon visiting.

The host in Canada must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian.

• Achieve minimum income requirements.

• Send a letter of invitation with a signature of financial support.

Revised Income Requirements of Hosts 

The gross income threshold that is needed is based on the number of family members,s and it should be established by producing the official CRA documents, including the Notice of Assessment.

1 person: CAD 30,526

2 people: CAD 38,002

3 people: CAD 46,720

4 people: CAD 56,724

5 people: CAD 64,336

6 people: CAD 72,560

7 people: CAD 80,784

Each additional person: CAD 8,224

Family size comprises the Super Visa applicant(s), the host and their spouse or partner, dependent children, and anyone who has been previously sponsored whose undertaking remains in force.

Compulsory Health Insurance: A Major Condition.

A Super Visa application requires several important things, one of which is private medical insurance. The insurance that has to be procured by the applicants should:

Is valid for at least one year

Healthcare, hospitalisation, and repatriation.

Coverage of a minimum CAD 100,000 is provided.

Is fully paid (quotes not made on insurance)

Is under a Canadian or OSFI-approved insurer.

Upon arrival in Canada, border officers have the right to demand to view evidence of insurance, and it is therefore imperative.

The process of application is conducted step by step.

Collect Documents

Some documents will be required, and among them are the invitation letter of the host, evidence of the income, evidence of the relationship, health insurance policy, and a valid passport.

Apply Online

The applications should be made via the online portal of IRCC and should be made external to Canada.

Pay Fees

The Super visa application fee is CAD 100 (or around 5000 Rupees), and some extra biometric fees may be added.

Wait for Processing

Processing time differs depending on the country. The average time for applications is between 90 and 190 days.

Travel to Canada

Passport, insurance documents, and an invitation letter should be carried by the approved applicants on the trip.

Times of Processing (Approximate)

India: ~197 days

These deadlines are not final, and the applicants are encouraged to keep track of the IRCC updates.

What the Super Visa Holders are not allowed to do.

Although it is a long-term visa, the Super Visa is still a temporary resident visa. Holders are not permitted to:

Work in Canada

Enrollment in a long-term course (more than six months).

Costs to Consider

In addition to the visa fee, there are medical tests and health insurance, and these may be costly to the applicant, sometimes costing several lakh rupees based on his age and the level of insurance cover.

Are Permanent Residency Applications by Super Visa Holders?

The Super Visa does not actually result in permanent residence. Current holders can,n however, pursue PR independently in the future in case such programs as the PGP reopen and the eligibility criteria are met.

As the Parents and Grandparents Program is closed in 2026, the Canada Super Visa is the new entry mode oflong-term visits to the country. Although it needs special planning, especially in relation to income levels, insurance, and demonstration of connections to the home country, it provides families with a substantial means of remaining together over long periods.

To the individuals who intend to reunite with their families in Canada in 2026 and fulfill all the obligations, the Super Visa is still a good and viable solution to family reunification in Canada.

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