Overview
A visitor visa lets someone come to Canada for a limited stay, such as a family visit, a holiday or a short business trip. The officer looks at whether the person plans to return home, so the application has to explain the purpose of the trip clearly.
The super visa is a longer-stay option for the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. It has extra requirements, including medical insurance and a letter from the host. We explain both, and we help with extensions for people who are already in Canada and need more time.
Who this suits
- Families hoping to welcome relatives for a visit
- Parents and grandparents considering a super visa
- Hosts who need to write an invitation letter
- Visitors already in Canada who need more time
- People who received a refusal letter and want to understand it
What to prepare
- A current passport
- An invitation letter from the host, where one applies
- Proof of your ties at home, for example employment or family
- A plan for the trip, with dates and places
- Medical insurance details, for a super visa
- Records from any earlier travel or applications
How it works
The trip
We explain which visa fits the visit and what the officer will look for.
Checking documents
We go through the list together and fill any gaps.
Application
We prepare it with the host and the visitor, and you review it before it goes in.
Staying longer
If more time is needed, we explain how and when to ask.
Common questions
It is meant for the parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, with conditions on the host and on insurance. We check each one with you.
Officers have to be satisfied that a visitor will leave when the stay ends. A refusal letter usually points to the concern. We review it and explain what a new application could address.
Often a stay can be extended if the request is made before the current status ends. We explain how and when to ask.
No consultant can promise an outcome. Final decisions on applications are made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
