Helpful Canadian Resources for Every New Beginning

A Super Visa lets eligible parents and grandparents of a qualifying host in Canada visit for extended periods, generally up to five years per entry, subject to IRCC approval and border-entry decisions.

IRCC requires at least $100,000 in emergency medical insurance, coverage for healthcare, hospitalization and repatriation, and a policy valid for at least one year from entry. Additional insurer and payment requirements apply.

IRCC accepts eligible paid-in-full policies or qualifying instalment arrangements with a deposit. Not every monthly plan is automatically compliant; confirm the issued policy satisfies all current requirements.

Eligible Super Visa holders may generally stay up to five years per entry. Actual permission to enter and the duration of an authorized stay are determined by Canadian border officials and immigration rules.

Starting March 31, 2026, a host may qualify using either of the two preceding tax years. An alternative allows qualifying visiting parent or grandparent income to be included if the host meets at least 75% of the required threshold under that pathway.

IRCC counts the host, spouse or common-law partner where applicable, dependent children, invited applicants and certain previously hosted or sponsored people. The precise rules matter, so use the official family-size guidance.

People visiting Ontario from outside Canada do not qualify for OHIP solely as visitors. Ontario’s eligibility rules apply to certain residents and other defined groups. Visitors should evaluate private emergency medical insurance.

Some insurers offer policies after arrival, but waiting periods, coverage restrictions and other conditions may apply. Buying before arrival may avoid some gaps, depending on the policy.

Some plans may cover eligible pre-existing conditions that meet their policy-specific stability rules. Definitions and exclusions differ. A diagnosis alone does not establish coverage.

Refund provisions vary by insurer and policy. Eligibility may depend on visa refusal, early departure, policy dates, claims history and administrative charges. Check the specific policy before buying or cancelling.

Some eligible newcomers can apply for certain benefits and credits before filing their first Canadian tax return. Residency, family circumstances and each program’s rules determine eligibility.

No. Refunds depend on your actual tax calculation, eligible deductions and credits, and taxes paid. Arriving in Canada does not itself create an automatic tax refund.

A SIN is a nine-digit identifier used to work in Canada and access certain government programs and benefits. Eligibility and application documents depend on status. Keep your SIN confidential.

Eligibility and contribution room depend on the account and individual circumstances. TFSA room typically begins accumulating for eligible residents from age 18, while RRSP deduction room generally relates to qualifying prior earned income and CRA calculations. Confirm room before contributing.