New Canada Super Visa Income Requirement Effective July 29
Starting July 29, 2025, the Canadian government will introduce updated income requirements for the popular Super Visa program. Designed for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents, the Super Visa allows visitors to stay in Canada for up to five years at a time, with a visa validity of up to ten years. A key component of the application process is meeting the minimum income threshold, which ensures the host can financially support their visiting family members during their stay.
The income requirement is based on the size of the sponsor’s family unit, including the sponsor, their spouse or partner, dependent children, and the visiting parent(s) or grandparent(s). The larger the household, the higher the income threshold. For 2025, the minimum necessary income levels are as follows:
| Family Size | Minimum Necessary Income (2025) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,380 |
| 2 persons | $36,576 |
| 3 persons | $44,966 |
| 4 persons | $54,594 |
| 5 persons | $64,336 |
| 6 persons | $72,560 |
| 7 persons | $80,784 |
| For each additional person | $8,224 |
Sponsors must provide documentation to prove their income meets or exceeds these thresholds. Acceptable documents include the Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment (NOA) for the latest tax year, T4 or T1 slips, employment letters, recent pay stubs, and bank statements. Unlike other sponsorship programs, only the most recent tax year’s income is required for the Super Visa application.
In addition to meeting the income requirement, applicants must also provide a signed letter of invitation from the host, obtain private medical insurance with at least $100,000 in coverage, and undergo a medical examination. Sponsors living in Quebec are subject to separate provincial income requirements.
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