Financial support (proof of funds)

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 hiring
  • Pay stubs
  • Bank statements



SUPER VISA

A Super Visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for up to 5 years form July 2022. It’s a multi-entry visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.

To be eligible for a super visa, you must:

  • Be the parent or grandparent of a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
  • Have a signed letter from your child or grandchild who invites you to Canada
  • Have medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company
  • You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada
  • Take an immigration medical exam
  • You can’t include dependents in this application.