A: Super Visa medical emergency insurance is required to be submitted by all Super Visa applicants along with the application package to the Citizen and Immigration Canada office (CIC).

A: You can always buy Super Visa medical insurance online through our website or drop by our office in Vancouver to make a purchase in person.

A: As you know, the cost of Super Visa medical insurance varies depending on several factors such as the amount of coverage, applicant’s age, deductible, etc. In order to get an exact price on a Canadian medical insurance plan for Super Visa all you need to do is use our interactive calculator above.
You will see a list of available options that are sorted according to the information you have provided. If you are looking for the cheapest Super Visa insurance plan, you will be happy to see what we have to offer.

A: It is mandatory that medical insurance for the Super Visa program is purchased from a private Canadian insurance company, valid for no less than 1 year and must have at least $100,000 worth of total coverage. It is also essential that the policy covers hospitalization, repatriation and emergency medical care.
You can review the insurance requirements for Super Visa on the first tab of this page called “Overview”.

A: Yes, you must maintain $100,000 medical emergency coverage at all times while in Canada as well as if you re-enter the country. You may be asked to present proof of your medical insurance coverage at the Canadian border. The Super Visa insurance price will largely depend on the total amount of coverage you choose.

A: Yes. Most Super Visa eligible insurance plans do come with a special benefit that covers pre-existing medical conditions that have been stable for a certain amount of time, which is set by the insurance provider of your choice.

A: Yes, you will receive a full premium refund in case Super Visa is not granted. You will need to submit a Refund Form along with a copy of the rejection letter.

A: In case of early departure, you will be partially reimbursed for the unused time on the policy period, if there were no claims made. For instance, if you only stay in Canada for 3 months and did not have any claims, you will be eligible for a 9-month refund.

A: Yes, there is a single insurance company in Canada that offers a Monthly Payment Plan that is designed specifically for Super Visa applicants.
This plan has been approved by the Canadian Government and can be used as proof of medical coverage that is required for Super Visa.

A: Unfortunately, the cost of medical insurance for Super Visa is not considered tax deductible by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as opposed to Health & Dental insurance expenses.

A: Once you purchase the policy, you will receive an email that contains the actual document. All you need to do is upload it to your CIC account or print it and send it along with the paper application package for Super Visa to CIC.

A: Yes. Once you receive your policy, you should always carry proof of your Super Visa insurance coverage with you on a trip to Canada.

Starting December 1, 2011, you can apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa Canada program, which is valid for up to 10 years and allows the applicant to stay in Canada for up to 24 months per visit. This is contrasted with a regular Multiple-Entry Visa, which only allows parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for up to 6 months, without having to renew their status.

The good news is that most of the applications for Super Visa are processed within a few weeks. In order to check how long the Super Visa Canada application processing takes, follow the CIC’s list of Visa Offices across the world.

– Click to view Processing Times.

As any other document to visit Canada, Super Visa has its own eligibility requirements that must be met by all applicants, who are planning to stay with their families in Canada.
In order to apply for Super Visa, you MUST:

– Be a parent or grandparent of a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada.
– Be admissible for entry to Canada.
– Fill out an Application for Super Visa.
– Have a valid Canadian Super Visa insurance for 1 year with at least $100,000 total coverage.
– Provide a Letter of Invitation from your child/grandchild in Canada, which outlines plans for your care and the number of people living in a household.
– Provide written proof of financial support from your child / grandchild in Canada, who meets the requirement for the Income Threshold.
To determine your eligibility, please review the official definitions stated on the CIC website – Eligibility Requirements

Once you have prepared and sent your application package, you still have to perform several steps to have your Super Visa approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

– Interview:

Your Super Visa Canada application will be reviewed by a Visa Officer and they will decide whether it is necessary to schedule an interview with you. In case you are selected for an interview, you will receive a notification with guidelines and directions.

– Medical Examination:

You might be required to undergo a Medical Examination to enter Canada with a Super Visa. In such case, you will be given proper instructions by a Visa Officer on how and where the examination will take place. Please note that the medical checkup might extend the processing time for your Super Visa application by several weeks.

Once a decision regarding your Super Visa has been made, you will get your passport and all other documents back. If a Super Visa is approved, it will be attached to the appropriate page inside your passport. However, in case your Super Visa application has been refused, you will receive a letter of explanation, so you can avoid the mentioned pitfalls next time you apply.