What is Super visa?
The Super Visa is an option for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit their family in Canada. These individuals may be eligible to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa to visit their family in Canada for up to 2 years without the need to renew their status.
What are the requirements for a Super Visa application?
To obtain a Parent or Grandparent Super Visa for Canada, applicants must have valid insurance. Super Visa applications need to provide proof that they have private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company valid for a minimum of 1 year from a Canadian insurance company and that it:
- Covers health care, hospitalization and repatriation
- Is valid for each entry to Canada and available for review by a port of entry officer
- Provides a minimum coverage of $100,000
The new Super Visa makes it easier than ever before for parents and grandparents to visit family members in Canada, allowing them to remain in the country for up to 24 months at a time, without having to renew their status. This visa is valid for 10 years and can permit a single entry or multi-entries into Canada.
One of the key requirements for obtaining the Super Visa for Canada is insurance. Super Visa applicants must submit proof that they have purchased private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company which is valid for a minimum of one year and offers a minimum of $100,000 in coverage for health care, hospitalization, and repatriation.
Is it mandatory to buy insurance from a Canadian Insurance company instead of from a company in their home country?
Answer: Canadian medical providers (hospital, dentists, medical clinics, etc.) prefer to work with Canadian insurance companies. There is direct billing between hospitals and the Canadian insurance companies. In the event that you have to pay for expenses and then file a claim, Canadian insurance companies will have a faster claim procedure as they can verify Canadian medical expenses faster than providers in overseas countries (so you get reimbursed faster).
Also, Canadian insurance companies are regulated by Canadian regulators, at some of the very highest standards around the world. In fact, they are also re-insured by Assures – a Canadian government agency that will cover up to $60,000 of medical expenses in case a Canadian insurance company becomes insolvent. Not that that is likely, but it’s nicer to know that you are insured no matter what happens. Also, for proof of insurance at immigration or entry time, paperwork is best shown in English or French.
What’s the difference between Visitor’s Insurance and Super Visa Insurance?
Answer: Looking forward to meeting your parents or grandparents by applying for a visa but you are confused whether you should opt for a visitor visa or super visa! The information given below about basic differences and benefits will clear your doubts.
The Canadian government allows anyone eligible for “Visitors’ to Canada program” to visit the country for 6 months. Those who wish to stay longer have to apply for an extension, paying a new fee, every six months. The Visitor’s insurance program provides you with coverage for any health or medical emergency that you may face within the 6 month period during the visit.
With the Super Visa Insurance program, eligible family members will pay fewer fees and have some assurance that they will be able to visit their families in Canada for a longer period (up to 10 years). The government issues the visas normally within eight weeks of the application. The Super Visa insurance program covers the visitor during complete period of their visit. It includes any medical expenses incurred during their stay in Canada.