What Is the Main Difference?
A Visitor Visa is available to many kinds of temporary visitors and is usually suited to shorter trips. A Super Visa is specifically for eligible parents and grandparents and can permit stays of up to five years at a time.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Visitor Visa | Super Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | General visitors | Eligible parents and grandparents |
| Typical stay | Usually up to six months | Up to five years at a time |
| Host income | No fixed Super Visa threshold | Minimum necessary income applies |
| Medical insurance | Not always mandatory | Qualifying policy required |
| Medical exam | Depends on circumstances | Required |
| Dependants | Apply individually | Cannot be included |
When a Visitor Visa May Fit
It may be appropriate for tourism, business visits, family events, or visits expected to last six months or less. Applicants still need to demonstrate admissibility, finances, purpose, and temporary intent.
When a Super Visa May Fit
It may suit an eligible parent or grandparent planning extended family time when the host meets income requirements and the applicant can obtain insurance and complete the medical exam.
Does Either Option Guarantee Entry?
No. A visa permits travel to a Canadian port of entry. A border officer makes the admission decision and determines the authorized period of stay.
Choosing the Right Application
Consider the relationship, visit duration, host finances, insurance cost, medical requirement, travel plans, and evidence of temporary intent. Submitting the more demanding application is not automatically better.
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