SUPER VISA INSURANCE

In 2011, the Government of Canada introduced a new visa called the ‘Super Visa’, specifically for parents and grandparents of permanent Canadian residents.

In 2011, the Government of Canada introduced a new visa called the ‘Super Visa’, officially known as the ‘Parents & Grandparents Super Visa’, for parents and grandparents of permanent Canadian residents living abroad. This is a multi-entry visa with a 10-year validity that allows visitors to stay in Canada for up to five years at a time, without the need to reapply or pay additional fees.

When your loved ones plan to visit you, it’s important to ensure they are financially protected in case of any medical emergencies. Instant Life Insure offers Super Visa Insurance — a specialized travel insurance that covers the medical expenses of parents and grandparents visiting their Canadian resident children. Having valid Super Visa Insurance is not only essential for peace of mind but also a mandatory requirement to qualify for the Super Visa.

Super Visa Requirements:

  • You must send a letter of invitation to your parents or grandparents, to come and visit you. 
  • You must have appropriate proof of the relationship of your parents or grandparents with you. 
  • You need to have medical coverage from any Canadian Insurance provider for your visitor. 
  • The insurance must have a minimum of $100,000 medical coverage. 
  • Validity of the insurance must be for at least 365 days from the date of visit. 
  • The insurance must cover medical care, repatriation, and hospitalization. 
  • You must have the proof of insurance purchase by you, for your visitor paid in full. 

Benefits:

  • Easy interaction with the insurance provider at the time of medical emergency. 
  • They are directly connected to hospitals and doctors, thus can issue the claim faster or even pay it directly to the hospitals. 
  • The coverage includes dental care, diagnostics, prescribed medical bills, medical evacuation/emergency return home, and other non-emergency coverages that may be provided by different insurance providers. 
  • Super Visa Insurance also covers expenses related to COVID-19 emergencies. 
  • In case your parents or grandparents are not granted the visa, you are eligible to receive a 100% refund on your purchased super visa insurance. 
  • In case your parents or grandparents decide to return home in less than one year, you are eligible for a partial refund on the insurance purchase, provided it has not been claimed even once. 
  • There is an option of buying couple insurance if your both parents or grandparents decide to visit you together. 

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Recent Changes Effective July 4, 2022

Canada increases length of stay for Parents and Grandparents Super Visa to 5 years
  • The length of stay for Super Visa holders will be increased to five years per entry into Canada.
  • People who currently have a Super Visa also have the option to request to extend their stay by up to two years while in Canada. This means current Super Visa holders will now be able to stay in Canada for up to seven consecutive years.
  • Canada’s Immigration Minister will have the authority to designate international medical insurance companies to provide coverage to Super Visa applicants in the future.