What is Super visa ?
A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years.
How Long Can You Stay In Canada On Super Visa ?
The date you apply for your super visa may affect how long you can stay in Canada.
- You entered Canada before June 22, 2023
- You can only stay in Canada for the length of time the border officer granted you when you entered Canada. For example, if you were granted 2 years, you can stay in Canada for 2 years.
However, if you want a longer stay, you have 2 options. You can either
- Tourists exploring Canada
- Leave Canada before the end of your authorized stay and re-enter Canada
- The border officer may let you stay for 5 years if you still meet all the eligibility requirements for a super visa.
- Apply to extend your stay in Canada and be approved for an extension of up to 2 years
You enter Canada on or after June 22, 2023
You’re eligible to stay for 5 years at a time.
As a super visa holder, you need to
- Renew or maintain your health insurance while in Canada and on re-entry
- Make sure your passport is valid while you’re in Canada
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What is Super Visa Insurance ?
Proof of Health Insurance
You must provide proof of payment for health insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that has been approved by the minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. More information on approved insurance companies outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
Your medical insurance must:
- Be valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry
- Be paid in full or in instalments with a deposit (quotes aren’t accepted)
- Cover health care, hospitalization and repatriation
- Provide a minimum coverage of $100,000, and
- Be valid for each entry to Canada and be available for review by a border services officer upon request
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What medical coverage and benefits does Canada’s Insurance for Visitors provide?
- Hospital visits and outpatient treatments provided by a hospital
- Ambulance Transportation
- X-rays and other diagnostic services
- Prescription Drugs
- Medical Appliances
- Private duty Nursing Care
- Follow-up visits
- Coverage for stable pre-existing medical conditions
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Hospital allowance
- Professional medical services like physiotherapist, chiropractor, chiropodist, osteopath, podiatrist
- Emergency Dental Treatment
- Emergency evacuation and airfare
- Return of traveling companion
- Return of dependent children
- Repatriation
- Partial Refund for early return and no claim
- 100% Full Refund if visa is refused
*Amount, coverage, and conditions varied by Insurance providers. Please refer Individual Policy wordings for detailed explanation.
