Visitor records, filing before status expires, continued insurance, supporting documents, and what happens if status has already lapsed.
Overview
A Super Visa holder may apply from inside Canada to extend temporary resident status. If approved, IRCC issues a visitor record showing the new authorized period of stay — it is not a new visa.
Apply before the current authorized stay expires. Filing early provides time to collect evidence and reduces the risk created by technical or payment problems near the deadline.
A person who submits an eligible extension application before status expires may remain in Canada while IRCC decides. Travel can affect the practical benefit of maintained status, so get advice before leaving Canada.
Restoration may be possible within the applicable legal period, but it is not automatic. Act promptly, and do not assume you hold valid status while restoration is pending.
Key information
Eligibility, supporting evidence and practical considerations for this application.
IRCC advises Super Visa visitors to maintain coverage throughout their stay. Arrange renewal before the existing policy expires, and review whether the terms or stability requirements have changed.
Next step
We review the deadline, the status history, the insurance, the finances, the visit purpose and the supporting documents.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Program rules change and individual circumstances matter. Confirm current IRCC requirements before applying.
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