The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa lets your parents or grandparents stay in Canada for extended periods, but Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires proof of private medical insurance that meets its rules — including a minimum of $100,000 of emergency coverage valid for at least one year. Instasure compares eligible plans, deductibles and monthly payment options and helps you get the policy documents IRCC asks for.
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Super Visa vs Visitor Visa for Parents: Stay Length, Insurance and Total Cost
A Super Visa lets parents and grandparents stay up to five years at a time but requires private medical insurance, a medical exam and proof of the host's income. A visitor visa is simpler, but most stays are capped at about six months and insurance is optional.
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