Can a Visitor Visa Be Converted to a Super Visa?

Visitor Visa: This is a category of Temporary Resident Visa, whereby one is given the opportunity to enter Canada for short periods, usually a maximum of six months at a time. This is suitable for tourists, business visitors, or those visiting family/friends. However, frequent renewals need to be done if visitors wish to stay longer, usually every six months.

Super Visa: The super visa is for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This is a long-term solution where the stay is basically up to five years at a time; it can go on for a maximum period of 10 years. There is no need for repeated renewals with this type of visa, and this makes it very favourable among families who wish to spend more extended periods of time together.

No, you cannot apply for a super visa while physically in Canada on a visitor visa. If you are in Canada and then decide that you really need a super visa, you will have to leave Canada and apply for the super visa from your country of origin. This application has to be processed through a Canadian visa office outside Canada.

This means that the visa applicant must have purchased a minimum Canadian medical insurance of $100,000 to cover healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation. Insurance coverage has to be valid for a period of at least one year from the date of entrance into Canada. This is important insurance in the sense that all medical expenses will be paid without straining the Canadian healthcare system.

An invitation letter for a super visa must include:

A statement of commitment from the host (child or grandchild in Canada) to financially support the visitor for the duration of their stay.

Proof of the host’s Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

Details about the host’s family, including names and dates of birth of all household members.

A description of the purpose of the visit and the relationship between the host and the visitor.

The planned duration of the stay and where the visitor will reside in Canada.

In this case, the time taken for processing may differ drastically from one visa office to another and may further depend on the applicant’s conditions. The average processing time ranges from some weeks down to a couple of months. One should apply well before the planned date to allow for any possible delays in processing.

Grasping these major factors and preparation will help an applicant, together with his family, to make the application process less hectic and stressful.

While choosing Visitor Visa Insurance Canada, look for comprehensive health insurance that takes into consideration health, hospitalization, and repatriation coverage. Make sure that a minimum of $100,000 is provided as basic coverage and that it is available for at least one year. That makes it prudent, too, to purchase a policy that gives flexibility while travel plans may change. We helped Emily, whose mother came from abroad, pick one that would no less cover pre-existing conditions so her mom felt secure throughout her visit.

Comparing Visitor Insurance Plans efficiently requires that you understand your specific needs and what each plan entails. We highly encourage all of our clients to seriously reflect on the coverage limits, deductibles, and exclusions. In this, Canadian LIC can help you in comparing these plans. Take, for example, Lisa and her father. We helped them compare a few of the plans by pointing out the differences in the coverage and what these choices would mean to her, hence allowing Lisa to be confident in making her decision.

Canadian LIC not only helps you buy the right insurance but also stands by your side during your claims. Reach out to our team for assistance with paperwork, communication with the insurance provider, and seamless claims processing. For instance, when our client Tom’s father needed unexpected medical treatment during his stay, we helped Tom navigate the claims process, greatly reducing stress and facilitating a quick resolution.

One of the major mistakes that people tend to commit is underestimating the quantum of coverage. The other common mistake includes not reading the fine print related to pre-existing conditions and exclusions from coverage. Canadian LIC helps you steer clear of this by offering detailed consultations. Once, we helped out a couple, John and Mary, who initially opted for the cheapest options available. Thus, after understanding their actual needs, we could help them choose a more appropriate plan that turned out to be beneficial when Mary’s mother needed emergency medical care during her visit.

Absolutely; if you need to extend your Visitor Visa Insurance, be it extending the period of coverage or increasing the amount of coverage, we at Canadian LIC are here to help you with that. For instance, when the pandemic extended Rajiv’s parents’ stay unexpectedly, we quickly adjusted their insurance plan to extend their coverage, thereby keeping them safe during their extended visit.

The cost of Visitor Visa Insurance in Canada is impacted by various factors, including age, length of stay, sum insured, and medical history. We provide detailed consultations so visitors understand clearly how these factors would apply to them. One case that stands out is Robert, whose father had a very complex medical history. We looked into a number of plans that would offer the type of coverage required yet are cost-effective, whereby his father was fully covered according to the super visa requirement.

Therefore, robust Visitor Visa Insurance is very important for Super Visa applicants to protect against unexpected medical expenses in Canada. These costs can be very high in the Canadian healthcare system; with proper insurance, however, visitors are guaranteed to get the required medical care without financial strain. We once had a client, Lisa, whose mother suddenly developed a medical crisis just after arrival. Owing to the comprehensive coverage for which we had made provisions, her treatment costs were entirely provided for, and this greatly relieved the stress that was weighing upon her family.

Yes, Canadian LIC specializes in finding Visitor Insurance Plans that cover pre-existing conditions tailored to each client’s unique needs. We understand the importance of such coverage, as it was with George’s mother, who had diabetes. We helped George find a plan which covered her condition, ensuring she had no gaps in her medical care while in Canada.

In case of problems regarding Visitor Visa Insurance, Canadian LIC is always there to help. We stand beside our clients in the process of a claim and the possible disputes that may arise. When Sarah’s father had to make a claim, and it wasn’t working well with the provider, we helped bridge the gap to get things moving again so that he would be able to receive the benefits promised in

In case one has to prolong their stay beyond the originally specified period indicated in their visitor’s insurance plan, Canadian LIC will be in a position to renew it efficiently. For example, when Alex’s mother had her visa extended unexpectedly, we adjusted her insurance, which also provided her with an extension of coverage and protection without lapsing.

Consulting a Canadian LIC about your Visitor Visa Insurance requirements brings many benefits. We will aid you with expert and customized advice for the most befitting and pocket-friendly insurance options. Coupled with that, we also handle all the administrative tasks associated with setting up and maintaining the insurance. For instance, Naomi’s grandparents were visiting from out-of-country, and she needed insurance coverage for them; we didn’t stop at offering her the best rates but did all the paperwork to keep her hassle-free.