Family visit · Canada

Visit family in Canada from Nepal: Visitor visa or Super visa

Last verified 21 Oct 2026

Decision time

Live estimate

IRCC publishes a live estimate for applications from Nepal. It is not a guarantee, and biometrics time is extra.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source

Visa fee

CA$100

Starts from CAD 100. Biometrics cost CAD 85 more.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source

How long you can stay

6 months, or 5 years on a Super visa

The Super visa is only for parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source

Money to show

Your host's income counts for a Super visa

Your host must meet the minimum necessary income and sign a letter of invitation.

Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source

Canada has two routes for family visits. A visitor visa covers stays of 6 months or less, and a Super visa is for parents and grandparents who want to stay much longer.

Pick the right visa
Short trip: visitor visa. Parent or grandparent of a citizen or permanent resident planning a long stay: Super visa.
Get your host's letter of invitation
Your host in Canada writes and signs it. For a Super visa it includes a promise of financial support.
Prepare insurance and the medical exam (Super visa)
You need at least 1 year of private cover and an immigration medical exam.
Apply, then give biometrics in Kathmandu
The Super visa fee starts from CAD 100. Check IRCC's live processing times.

Key rules to know

Rule	What it means
Short visit	Visitor visa, 6 months or less If you want to stay 6 months or less, apply for a visitor visa. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Super visa	5 years at a time, multiple entries for up to 10 years For parents and grandparents of a citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian. You cannot include dependants. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Medical insurance	At least 1 year of private cover It must be valid for a minimum of 1 year from the date of entry. Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Medical exam	Immigration medical exam needed Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source
Invitation	Your host writes and signs the letter Last verified 21 Oct 2026 · Official source

Where to apply from Nepal

Applications from Nepal go through these offices.

Kathmandu
Kathmandu visa application centre (VFS Global)
Official page

Common questions

Which visa lets my parents visit Canada for a long time?

The Super visa. It allows visits of up to 5 years at a time with multiple entries over up to 10 years, for parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

How much is the Super visa fee?

It starts from CAD 100. Biometrics are extra.

What insurance does a Super visa need?

Private health insurance valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry, from a Canadian insurer or a company approved by the minister.

What if I only want a short visit?

If you want to stay 6 months or less, apply for a visitor visa instead.