A typical path. Parents in Ludhiana give biometrics at the Jalandhar VAC and do the medical exam with a panel physician nearby. The insurance is issued in the same week the application goes in, so the proof of payment is in the file. The start date matches the planned flight, and if the flight moves, the start date moves with it, usually for free.
Quick answer
Parents in India apply for the Super Visa online, then give biometrics at a VFS Global centre, do an immigration medical exam with an IRCC panel physician, and include proof of $100,000 of paid medical insurance from a Canadian or OSFI-authorized insurer. The host in Canada must meet the minimum income for the family size. Government fees are $100 plus $85 for biometrics per person. India has 10 Canada visa application centres run by VFS Global, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.
The order that works
Super Visa Steps for Parents in India
1. Host checks income
The child or grandchild in Canada checks the minimum income for the family size, counting the visiting parents. Since March 31, 2026, either of the last two tax years can be used. Income checker.
2. Buy the insurance
$100,000 for each parent, a year from entry, paid in full or by monthly plan with a deposit. We email the policy and proof of payment the same day.
3. Apply online
Submit through the IRCC portal with the invitation letter, income proof, relationship proof, insurance and passport copies. Pay $100 + $85 biometrics each.
4. Biometrics and medical
Book biometrics at a VFS centre after the instruction letter arrives. Do the immigration medical with an IRCC panel physician in India.
Biometrics in India
India has 10 Canada visa application centres run by VFS Global, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata. Appointments are needed. Biometrics given in the last 10 years can often be reused.
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First-Year Cost Planner for Parents from India
Government fees plus the lowest live insurance quote we got on October 29, 2026 for that age. Add the medical exam fee your panel physician quotes you.
Insurance
Choosing Super Visa Insurance for Parents from India
The insurance has to be bought from a Canadian insurer or one authorized by OSFI. Plans sold by local insurers in India don't meet IRCC's rule unless they're on that list, so most families buy in Canada through a licensed broker.
Three things matter more than the logo on the policy. First, health: high blood pressure and diabetes are common in parents in their 60s and 70s, and a plan without pre-existing cover won't pay for a heart or sugar emergency. Read our pre-existing conditions guide. Second, payment: monthly plans let you spread the cost, with a deposit that's usually the first and last month plus a setup fee. Third, the start date: match it to the planned arrival, not the application date.
Documents in Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati or another language need a certified English or French translation. We walk the family through the policy on WhatsApp, including who to call first if your parent needs a doctor.
Visa refused?
Most plans refund the full premium, sometimes minus a small fee, when you send the refusal letter before the start date.
Refund rulesFlight changed?
Move the start date before it begins. Usually free.
Common questions
Super Visa from India: Your Questions
How much does a Super Visa cost for parents from India?
IRCC charges $100 plus $85 for biometrics per person. Insurance is the bigger cost. On our live quotes on October 29, 2026, a 67-year-old started at $1,594.71 a year for $100,000 with no deductible.
Where do parents in India give biometrics?
At a Canada visa application centre run by VFS Global. India has 10 Canada visa application centres run by VFS Global, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata. An appointment is needed.
Can we buy Super Visa insurance from an insurer back home?
Only if the insurer is authorized by OSFI to insure in Canada. Most families buy from a Canadian insurer to avoid any doubt.
Can we pay for the insurance monthly?
Yes. IRCC accepts monthly plans when a deposit is paid. Send the proof of the paid deposit with the application.
Where is the medical exam done?
With an IRCC panel physician in India. Only panel physicians can do the immigration medical exam.
Do the parents need to be in their home country to apply?
The Super Visa is applied for from outside Canada. Parents already in Canada on a visitor visa can't switch to it from inside.
Written and reviewed by
Pankaj Bhatia, PFA, CHS
Pankaj is a licensed insurance advisor with offices in Mississauga and Cambridge, Ontario, and a member of Advocis. He helps families compare Super Visa and visitor plans from Canadian insurers and sorts out claims and refunds when plans change.
Editorial note: Insure In Canada is a licensed insurance brokerage, not an immigration consultant. This page is general information. The policy wording of the plan you buy decides what is covered and refunded.
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