The Canada Super Visa is a "substitute" for the parent and grandparent family reunification immigration visa; it is a type of visitor visa for Canada.
There are currently three categories of visitor visas for Canada:
1. Super Visa: Holders of a Super Visa can travel to Canada multiple times within 10 years, with each stay lasting up to 2 years;
2. Multiple Entry Visa: Valid for 10 years with multiple entries, each stay not exceeding 6 months;
3. Single Entry Visa: Valid for 6 months, single entry, with each stay not exceeding 6 months. (As of February 6, 2014, all regular visas to Canada will automatically be upgraded to multiple entry visas.)
The Canada Super Visa differs from previous single entry and multiple entry visas in that it has specific requirements regarding the minimum income of the sponsor and requires proof of medical insurance purchase to be submitted with the application materials.
The requirements for applying for a Canada Super Visa are as follows:
First: The sponsor within Canada must meet the income requirements.
Second: The applicant must prove that they have purchased private medical insurance for a minimum of 1 year with a coverage amount of at least CAD 100,000, which can be used for medical treatment, hospitalization, and, if necessary, repatriation to their home country.
Third: The applicant must not be a person who has been denied entry to Canada, such as individuals with a criminal record.
Fourth: The applicant must pass a medical examination.
Checklist for preparing materials for the Canada Super Visa:
1. Complete the "Temporary Resident Visa Application Form"; accompanying children aged 18 and above must fill out their own application forms;
2. The applicant and each accompanying family member aged 18 and above must complete the "Family Information Form" and the "Education and Employment Details Form";
3. Valid passports for the applicant and each accompanying family member, each passport must contain at least one full blank page (except for the last page), and the passport must be valid for at least six months prior to travel;
4. Each applicant and accompanying family member must submit two identical color photos taken within the last six months against a white background. The photo size should be 35mm x 45mm. Each photo must have the person's name and date of birth (day/month/year) written in pinyin on the back;
5. Two sticky labels written in Chinese with the applicant's current address;
6. Proof of relationship with the inviter in Canada (such as copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, correspondence letters, etc.);
7. Applicants under 18 must have a consent letter from the non-accompanying parent(s) allowing their travel, which should include the travel dates and contact information of the parents;
8. A signed commitment letter providing financial support for the applicant's stay;
9. A copy of the inviter's citizenship or immigration status documents (such as permanent resident card, study permit, work permit, etc.);
10. A detailed list of individuals residing at the inviter's address;
11. Proof that the inviter is capable of providing the promised financial support, which must be from an independent third-party source in Canada, reliable and easily verifiable. (For example, but not limited to: tax documents issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (NOA), employment verification letters showing income, pay stubs, bank statements, or salary payment statements or financial statements issued by licensed professionals).