Super Visa From China
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Super visa applications from China move at a reasonable pace, and the main work is getting documents notarized and translated correctly. Here is what to prepare and what to expect.
How the application works from China
Your child or grandchild in Canada hosts you and writes an invitation letter. You apply online, meet the income and insurance rules, give biometrics, and complete a medical exam. See our how to apply guide for the full step-by-step order.
- Host in Canada must be a citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian and meet the income requirement.
- Buy at least CAD $100,000 in medical insurance from a Canadian insurer, valid for one year.
- Complete an immigration medical exam with an IRCC panel physician.
- Give biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a VFS Global centre.
Current processing time from China
Processing from China runs around 30 to 45 days as of June 2026. That is within IRCC's 112-day service standard, so most complete applications are decided in a reasonable time.
| Country | Current processing time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India | ~28 days | Down from ~116 days in January 2026 |
| Philippines | 20–33 days | — |
| Pakistan | 47–74 days | — |
| United States | ~26 days | — |
| Nigeria | ~48 days | — |
| China | 30–45 days | — |
Notarized and translated documents
Applications from China are processed through the Beijing visa office. Chinese-language documents — such as household registration, birth records, and bank statements — usually need to be notarized and translated into English or French.
Give biometrics at a VFS Global centre and bring your passport and biometric instruction letter. Biometrics stay valid for 10 years.
Meeting the income requirement
The host's income is the biggest factor in approval. Confirm your host clears the threshold for their family size with our income calculator before applying, and make sure the supporting bank records match.
Need super visa insurance?
Every super visa applicant needs $100,000 of medical coverage from a Canadian insurer, valid for at least one year. Compare plans and get an instant quote.
Compare plans at SuperVisaInsurance.ca →Frequently asked questions
How long does a super visa from China take?
Around 30 to 45 days as of June 2026, within IRCC's service standard. Processing times change, so check the processing times page for the current figure.
Do my Chinese documents need to be translated?
Yes. Chinese-language documents usually need to be notarized and translated into English or French before you submit them.
Which visa office handles Chinese applications?
The Beijing visa office. Biometrics are given at a VFS Global centre, and they stay valid for 10 years.
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