Super Visa in Canada

Parents and Grandparents who wish to visit their children & grandchildren in Canada must apply under the Super Visa category.

How does the parent and grandparent super visa differ from a visitor visa?
Currently, most visitors to Canada may visit for up to six months when they first enter Canada. Visitors who wish to stay longer must apply for an extension, and pay a new fee. With the parer and grandparent super visa, eligible parents and grandparents can visit family in Canada for up to two years without the need to renew their status. The Super Visa Is a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period of up to 10 years. The key difference Is that the Super Vlsa allows an Individual to stay for up to two years on Initial entry Into Canada, while 10-year multiple-entry visas would only have a status period for each entry of six months only.

Is the parent and grandparent super visa a multi-entry visa?
Yes, the super visa is a multi-entry visa. It allows multiple entries for upto 10 years.

What’s the difference between the parent and grandparent super visa and the 10-year multiple entry visas?
The key difference is that the super visa allows multiple entry periods lasting up to 2 years. Those traveling on a 10-year multiple-entry visa can only stay for up to six months per entry. A single-entry super visa is also available. This remains at the discretion of a visa officer.