What parents can expect to pay for coverage

When parents or grandparents apply for a Canadian Super Visa, cost is usually one of the first questions families ask. There is no single fixed price. What your parent pays depends mainly on their age, the coverage amount and deductible you choose, how long the policy runs, and their medical history. IRCC also requires a qualifying policy valid for at least one year from the date of entry, so the cheapest number on screen is not always an eligible policy.

This page is a short orientation guide for families starting their research. Rather than repeat the same cost-factor list found across the cluster, it points you to the page that matches your parent's situation so you spend your time on the details that actually move the price.

Usually, each parent is insured individually. If both parents are travelling, each applicant needs their own eligible policy, and the two prices can differ even when they travel together because age, health history, medication use, and underwriting answers may not match. One parent may qualify for a lower-cost standard plan while the other needs a plan that considers stable pre-existing conditions.