The Government of Canada allows foreign nationals to visit their children or grandchildren in Canada and spend time with them for up to 2 years at a time. Therefore, it is called the Super Visa.  

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 Visa allows an individual to stay for up to two years at a time in Canada, while a 10-year multiple entry visa would only have a status period for each entry of 6 months only.

Requirements 

Letter of invitation
Parents or grandparents who live outside Canada must have a signed letter from their child or grandchild who invites them to Canada. The letter must include a promise of financial support for the length of the parent’s/grandparent’s visit. 

Financial Support
The child or grandchild who invites you must prove that their household meets the minimum necessary income. The following documents are examples of what can be used as proof of funds:

• Notice of Assessment (NOA) or T4/T1 for the most recent tax year

• Employment Insurance stubs

• Employment letter including salary and date of hire

• Pay stubs

• Bank statements