Most visitors to Canada can now stay for up to six months when they first arrive. Visitors who wish to stay for an extended period must apply for an extension and pay a new fee.
The parent and grandparent super visa allows eligible parents and grandparents to stay in Canada for longer periods than a visitor visa allows.
The super visa is a multi-entry visa that allows for multiple entries for up to ten years. The main distinction is that a super visa allows an individual to stay in Canada for up to 5 years at a time, whereas a 10-year multiple-entry visa only allows for a six-month stay for each entry.