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Canada super visa for parents and grandparents in Nepal

A super visa lets parents and grandparents in Nepal stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time. It needs a medical exam with an IRCC panel physician in Kathmandu, one year of paid insurance, and a host child or grandchild in Canada who meets the minimum income.

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At a glance

IRCC processing time from Nepal58 days (Super visa (parents and grandparents))IRCC's current estimate, as of September 28, 2026. Source: IRCC processing times
Medical exam in NepalIRCC panel physicians in Kathmandu (IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre and a private clinic on IRCC’s list)Source: IRCC: Find a panel physician
BiometricsCanada VAC in KathmanduSource: IRCC: Find a visa application centre
Government feesCAD 100 + CAD 85 biometrics per person (about NPR 20,000)Source: IRCC: Fee list
Stay lengthUp to 5 years at a time for applications made on or after 22 June 2023Source: IRCC: Super visa, how long you can stay
Insurance minimumCAD 100,000 emergency cover, valid 1 year from entry, from a Canadian or OSFI-authorized insurerSource: IRCC: Super visa, forms and documents

Who can get a super visa from Nepal?

Parents and grandparents of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is 18 or older and lives in Canada. The parent applies from outside Canada, passes a medical exam, buys private health insurance, and includes a letter of invitation from the child or grandchild showing they meet the minimum income.

Where do parents in Nepal do the super visa medical?

Only with an IRCC panel physician. IRCC’s list for Nepal shows panel physicians in Kathmandu, including the IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre. A report from any other hospital is not accepted. Check the list before booking because it changes.

Can we buy the super visa insurance in Nepal?

Usually not from a Nepali company. The policy must come from a Canadian insurance company, or a foreign insurer authorized by Canada’s OSFI that issued it while doing business in Canada. It must be paid in full or by instalments with a deposit. Quotes are not accepted.

  • At least CAD 100,000 emergency coverage.
  • Covers health care, hospital stays and repatriation.
  • Valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry, for each entry.

How do we prove the parent-child relationship from Nepal?

IRCC accepts the host’s birth certificate or another official document naming you as the parent or grandparent. In Nepal, births are registered with the local registrar at the ward office under the civil registration system. If the birth was registered late, add older records such as school certificates naming the parents.

How much income does the child in Canada need?

The host must meet the minimum necessary income for their family size, published by IRCC and updated each year. The invited parents count in the family size. Only the host’s spouse or common-law partner can co-sign to add income.

Why applications from Nepal get refused

These are the grounds IRCC officers most often write in refusal letters for this kind of application. They are typical grounds, not statistics. Fix them before you apply, not after.

  • The host’s income is below the minimum for the family size, or the proof is incomplete.
  • The insurance does not meet IRCC’s rules, or only a quote is submitted.
  • The officer is not satisfied the parents will return to Nepal.
Already refused? Read what your refusal letter means

Super visa for parents from Nepal: FAQ

A super visa allows stays of up to 5 years at a time. A regular visitor visa normally allows up to 6 months per entry, and is cheaper because no insurance or medical is required.
Yes. Each pays CAD 100, and the biometrics family fee is CAD 170 when applying together.
Yes. Any document not in English or French needs a certified translation.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and document lists change often. Confirm current requirements on canada.ca or with a licensed Canadian immigration representative (RCIC or lawyer) before you apply.