Start With the Official IRCC Checklist
A strong Super Visa application is organized around the current IRCC instructions. The exact supporting documents can vary with the applicant's situation and local visa-office instructions, so this guide is a practical planning aid rather than a replacement for the personalized IRCC portal checklist.
The core documents prove four things: the applicant is an eligible parent or grandparent, the host in Canada meets the program requirements, a qualifying medical insurance policy is in place, and the visitor has completed the required immigration medical exam.
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| Document group | What to prepare | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation letter | A written and signed invitation letter from the host child or grandchild. | IRCC uses it to review income proof and the household calculation. |
| Proof of health insurance | The issued policy and payment proof, not a quote. | The policy must meet IRCC's minimum coverage and validity rules. |
| Medical exam proof | Proof that the applicant completed an immigration medical exam. | A medical exam is required for parent and grandparent Super Visa applicants. |
| Host status proof | Proof that the host is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian. | This confirms that the child or grandchild in Canada is an eligible host. |
| Relationship proof | Documents such as birth certificates or other records connecting the applicant to the host. | This confirms the parent or grandparent relationship. |
| Local instructions | Any additional documents requested for the applicant's country or visa office. | Local document requirements can vary. |
What the Invitation Letter Should Include
- A written and signed invitation from the host child or grandchild
- Proof that the host meets or exceeds the minimum necessary income
- The list and number of people included when calculating the host's family size
- The name and date of birth of each person included in that family-size calculation
- Any eligible spouse or common-law partner co-signer details, when used
What to Include as Proof of Super Visa Insurance
The insurance document should identify the insurance company that issued the policy, show at least one year of validity from the date of entry, provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage, and show that the policy was paid in full or arranged in instalments with a deposit.
The coverage must include health care, hospitalization, and repatriation, remain valid for each entry to Canada, and be available for border services officers to review on request. If the policy is issued by an eligible foreign insurer, additional IRCC conditions apply to the company and the policy document.
Medical Exam Proof for a Super Visa
A parent or grandparent applying for a Super Visa needs an immigration medical exam completed by an approved panel physician. The applicant's own doctor cannot perform the IRCC medical exam.
IRCC allows an upfront medical exam before the application or an exam after submission when IRCC sends instructions. Keep the information sheet or proof supplied by the panel physician so it can be included when required.
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Match names carefully
Use the passport spelling consistently across the insurance policy, application forms, invitation letter, and supporting records.
Use readable scans
IRCC states that documents must be clear and easy to read. Blurry or incomplete files can delay processing.
Translate when required
Documents not in English or French need the translation materials required by IRCC.
Check local instructions
Use the IRCC portal and local visa-office guidance for the applicant's exact circumstances.
Application Documents vs Claim Documents
The Super Visa application checklist proves eligibility before travel. Insurance claim documents are different: those are used if a covered medical emergency happens after coverage begins.
Super Visa Documents FAQs
Core documents include the invitation letter, qualifying insurance proof, medical exam proof, host status evidence, relationship proof, and any documents requested by IRCC or the local visa office.
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