• Since the Super Visa for parents and grandparents allows them to stay for such long periods of time, the requirements are also more extensive than the ones for just the visitor visa.
• In addition to the criteria set for all Temporary Resident Visas for Canada, applicants must also go through a medical examination to be considered eligible for the Super visa.
• If the applicant does not meet these requirements, then the Canadian Consulate will ask for more evidence. If you cannot prove that you are eligible, then they will deny your Super visa.

There are several steps to complete the Super Visa application and they are listed and explained in detail below:

• Confirm your eligibility for a Super Visa.
• Compile the document file and application forms for a Canada Super visa.
• Submit the Super Visa Application.
• Wait for processing and respond to additional requests for information.
• Send your passport for stamping.

• The standard documents required for any visa for Canada.
• Your bank or other financial statements to prove you have enough funds for the trip to Canada.
• A travel itinerary if you have already booked your tickets, or just a description of what you plan to do once in Canada.
• A letter of invitation from your child or grandchild in Canada.
• Proof of relationship with the child or grandchild in Canada such as a birth certificate or other documents.
• The immigration statuses in Canada of your child or grandchild.
• A Declaration Letter from you to the Government of Canada where you explain why they should give you a Super visa.
• Two (2) photos in compliance with the Canada Photo guidelines.
• Your employment or education status through a resume or diplomas, as well as a letter from your employer stating that you have contractual obligations to fulfill and you must return to your home country;
• Other documents which prove you will return to your home country such as a lease, property deed, and so on.
• Documents that prove that you do not plan to work or study in Canada.
• Health care, repatriation, and hospitalization.
• Has a validity for each entry to Canada.
• All the documents must be translated into English or French and you must have certifications and proof that the translation is correct. Once you submit all the documents, you can then proceed to submit the application and pay the fees.