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Super Visa Extension

Stay in Canadaa little longer.

Visitor records, filing before status expires, continued insurance, supporting documents, and what happens if status has already lapsed.

Visitor extending their stay in Canada
Visitor record
Not a new visa — a new period of stay
Apply early
Before the current stay expires
Maintained status
Stay while IRCC decides
Keep insurance
Renew before the policy lapses

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Overview

Can a Super Visa stay be extended?

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.

Status while waiting

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.

If status has already expired

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.

The detail

What you need to know

Documents commonly used

  • Passport and current immigration documents.
  • An explanation of the requested extension.
  • Updated financial support and accommodation evidence.
  • Relationship and host-status documents.
  • Evidence of continued private health insurance.
  • Travel plans and evidence supporting temporary intent.

Insurance during the extension

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

Request an extension review

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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