Planning to bring your parents or grandparents to Canada?

IRCC has updated how family income is calculated for Super Visa Insurance applications. This change, effective March 31, 2026, may make it easier for more eligible Canadian families to qualify.

Before you apply, it’s important to understand the latest eligibility requirements and ensure you have the required Super Visa medical insurance.

Effective March 31, 2026, ⁠Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada updated Super Visa income rules by offering two new choices: hosts can use income from either of the past two tax years, or add the visiting parents' income if the host meets a baseline percentage.

New Income Options

• Two tax years: Use the better income year out of the last two years instead of just the most recent one.
• Combined income: Add your parent or grandparent’s income to meet the remaining amount if your host income meets the baseline.
• Active cases: The updated rules apply to new submissions and files already being processed

Medical Insurance Rules

• Minimum duration: Valid private medical coverage must last for at least one year from the entry date.
• Approved providers: Insurance must come from a Canadian company or an approved foreign provider.
• Medical exam: An immigration medical check is still required. [1]