Super Visa for Divorced Parents

Divorce does not stop a parent from getting a super visa. The visa is issued to one person at a time, so each parent applies separately and is assessed on their own. One parent can visit alone, or both can apply on their own timelines.

Each parent applies separately

There is no joint super visa. Even married parents file two applications. For divorced parents this is simply the normal process: each parent submits their own forms, their own invitation letter, and their own insurance and medical exam.

Documents that prove the relationship

The key is showing that the applicant is genuinely the parent or grandparent of the host. The divorce itself rarely matters to the officer — the relationship to the host child does. Helpful documents include:

• The applicant's birth or family records linking them to the host child.
• The host's birth certificate naming the applicant as a parent.
• A divorce certificate or decree, if your name changed or to explain a different surname.
• Any name-change documents so the surnames across papers line up.

If a surname differs across documents because of marriage, divorce, or remarriage, include a short note and the supporting certificate so the officer can follow the paper trail.

The invitation letter

Each parent needs an invitation letter from the host in Canada. The letter promises to support the visitor and confirms the relationship. You can build one for each parent with our invitation letter tool.

Does income change for one parent?

The host must meet the minimum income for the family size, which includes the visitor being invited. If only one parent is invited, that parent counts as one person toward the host's family size. Check the numbers with the income calculator.