Super Visa Letter of Invitation: Template and Guide

The letter of invitation is one of the most important documents in a super visa application. It is the host's written promise to support the visit, and IRCC reads it closely. A clear, complete letter strengthens the whole application.

What the letter of invitation is

The letter is written and signed by the host — the child or grandchild in Canada. It tells IRCC who is inviting the parent, why, for how long, and how the host will support and house them during the visit.

What the letter must include

A strong letter answers all of IRCC's questions in one place. Include each of the following.

• The host's full name, date of birth, and address in Canada.
• Proof of the host's status: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or registered Indian.
• The family relationship to the applicant (for example, 'my mother').
• The applicant's full name, date of birth, and the purpose and length of the visit.
• A promise of financial support and details of who pays for the stay.
• Where the visitor will live and the number of people in the host's household.
• A signed statement that the host will support the visitor and that they will leave at the end of the stay.

Income and insurance go with the letter

The letter works alongside two other key items: proof that the host meets the minimum income for their family size, and proof of CAD $100,000 in Canadian medical insurance for the visitor. The letter states these; the documents prove them.

Confirm the host's income with our income calculator before writing the letter, so the numbers match.

Signing and submitting

The host signs and dates the letter. It does not normally need to be notarized, though a notarized version can help in some cases. Upload it with the rest of the application package.