Citizenship and Immigration Canada has declared that Parents and grandparents will be eligible to apply for what is being called a “super visa effective December 1st, 2011”. The “super visa” will enable a parent to have a 10 year multiple entry visa. This visa will allow the parent to remain in Canada for up to 2 years at a time but to avail super visa you need to have insurance from a Canadian Insurance company.

In this category the applicants have to meet the minimum income requirement and should undertake the responsibility of purchasing private Canadian health insurance during their stay in Canada. This is a great opportunity for those individuals aspiring to reunite with their loved parents / grandparents.

Super Visa Insurance requirements:

Applicants must submit proof that they have purchased Canadian medical insurance that:

• Is valid for a minimum period of one year from the date of entry to Canada.
• Provides a minimum of $100,000 in coverage.
• Covers the applicant for health care, hospitalization and repatriation.

Plan Highlights:

• Lowest Premiums - $100,000 or $150 000 coverage with deductible options available.
• 100% refund - If no Visa is granted for any reason.
• Plans with monthly payment options.
• Various plans to choose from different companies.
• Possibility to change effective date of the plan before start of coverage.
• Partial Refunds available in case beneficiary decides to go back sooner than one year.