Super visa insurance requirement

[sum4141s]

Hello,

1. if parents/grandparents on a super visa re-enter Canada with expired insurance, does the insurance needs to be renewed, or is the insurance just required for the initial super visa application?
2. if parents/grandparents on a super visa application for a visitor record to stay longer than two years, does the insurance needs to be renewed?

Thank you.

 

[scylla]

Hello,

1. if parents/grandparents on a super visa re-enter Canada with expired insurance, does the insurance needs to be renewed, or is the insurance just required for the initial super visa application?
2. if parents/grandparents on a super visa application for a visitor record to stay longer than two years, does the insurance needs to be renewed?

Thank you.

1. CBSA will sometimes verify that insurance is valid at the port of entry. Not having valid insurance can create problems at the border.
2. Your choice. Generally speaking, you would want to make sure they have insurance unless you're good being stuck with a bill of several $100K if something goes really wrong.

 

[sum4141s]

1. CBSA will sometimes verify that insurance is valid at the port of entry. Not having valid insurance can create problems at the border.
2. Your choice. Generally speaking, you would want to make sure they have insurance unless you're good being stuck with a bill of several $100K if something goes really wrong.

Hi, scylla.
Thank you for the answer again!

 

[sum4141s]

1. CBSA will sometimes verify that insurance is valid at the port of entry. Not having valid insurance can create problems at the border.
2. Your choice. Generally speaking, you would want to make sure they have insurance unless you're good being stuck with a bill of several $100K if something goes really wrong.

Sorry, I have an additional question.

Can parents/grandparents enter Canada under visitor and apply for visitor record to switch to super visa inside Canada since the super visa is an outside application?

 

[scylla]

Sorry, I have an additional question.

Can parents/grandparents enter Canada under visitor and apply for visitor record to switch to super visa inside Canada since the super visa is an outside application?

No

 

[canuck78]

Hello,

1. if parents/grandparents on a super visa re-enter Canada with expired insurance, does the insurance needs to be renewed, or is the insurance just required for the initial super visa application?
2. if parents/grandparents on a super visa application for a visitor record to stay longer than two years, does the insurance needs to be renewed?

Thank you.

If on a supervisa one of the requirements is to have supervisa insurance. It’s not optional. If caught without it they may have trouble visiting in the future.

 

[aashinn15]

Hi there,

1. Re-entry with expired insurance: Yes, you should renew parent Super Visa insurance before re-entering Canada. CBSA officers may ask for valid insurance at the border, and expired coverage can cause entry issues.
2. Staying beyond 2 years (visitor record): While not mandatory, it’s highly recommended to renew parent Super Visa insurance to avoid huge medical bills during the extended stay.
3. Switching to Super Visa from inside Canada: No, Super Visa applications must be made from outside Canada. You can’t switch from a visitor visa to a Super Visa while already in the country.

Hope this helps!