As of July 29, 2025 the sponsor under the super visa program must meet the following minimum income requirements based on the size of their family:
| Size of Family | 2025 Minimum income requirements | 2024 Minimum income requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person (the sponsor) | $30,526 | $29,380 |
| 2 persons | $38,002 | $36,576 |
| 3 persons | $46,720 | $44,966 |
| 4 persons | $56,724 | $54,594 |
| 5 persons | $64,336 | $61,920 |
| 6 persons | $72,560 | $69,834 |
| 7 persons | $80,784 | $77,750 |
| More than 7 persons, for each additional person | $8,224 | $7,916 |
The host’s spouse or common-law partner can co-sign to combine incomes to meet this requirement.
Under the super visa program, parents or grandparents of eligible hosts can gain visitor status for up to 10 years, and can stay in Canada for up to five years at a time.
The host’s spouse or common-law partner can co-sign to combine incomes to meet this requirement.
Under the super visa program, parents or grandparents of eligible hosts can gain visitor status for up to 10 years, and can stay in Canada for up to five years at a time.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada accepts the following documents as a proof of income:
- The most recent Notice of Assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA);
- T4 or T1 forms for the latest tax year;
- Pay stubs covering the most recent 12-month period;
- Employment Insurance benefit statements;
- A letter from an accountant confirming annual income (if self‑employed);
- Evidence of other income sources (e.g., pension statements);
- A letter from the employer indicating job title, job description, and salary; and/or
- Bank statements.