Super Visa: photo and application guide
Visado temporal de múltiples entradas que permite a los progenitores y abuelos de ciudadanos canadienses o titulares de PR permanecer en el país hasta 5 años por entrada sin necesidad de salir.
Quick answer
50 × 70 mm photo · Tasa de solicitud de CAD $100 · biometrics at VAC
Photo specification is the shared IRCC 50 × 70 mm format. Biometric capture at the VAC for most nationalities; biometrics valid 10 years. Fee Tasa de solicitud de CAD $100 + CAD $85 de biometría + coste del examen médico (CAD $200-400). Processing De 2 a 8 semanas. Last reviewed .
Application route
| Full name | Super Visa para progenitores y abuelos |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Visado temporal de múltiples entradas que permite a los progenitores y abuelos de ciudadanos canadienses o titulares de PR permanecer en el país hasta 5 años por entrada sin necesidad de salir. |
| Application form | La misma solicitud que el visado de visitante (IMM 5257) más la documentación justificativa específica de la Super Visa |
| Fee | Tasa de solicitud de CAD $100 + CAD $85 de biometría + coste del examen médico (CAD $200-400) |
| Processing time | De 2 a 8 semanas |
| Biometric appointment | Sí, en el centro de visados (VAC) |
| Official portal | IRCC — Super Visa ↗ |
Photo specification
The Super Visa uses the shared IRCC biometric photo standard. The biometric capture at the VAC takes a fresh photo for the application file.
| Size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 31 to 36 mm chin to crown chin to crown |
| Background | plain white or light grey, even illumination |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed (no smile) |
| Glasses | Not allowed since 2016 |
| Digital file | JPEG, 420 × 540 pixels minimum, 60 KB to 240 KB |
What to watch out for with the Super Visa
La Super Visa tiene una validez de hasta 10 años (o hasta la expiración del pasaporte) y permite estancias de hasta 5 años por entrada — una flexibilidad excepcional frente al visado de visitante estándar. La especificación de la fotografía biométrica es la misma que la del TRV. Los solicitantes deben acreditar un seguro médico contratado con una aseguradora canadiense con una cobertura mínima de CAD $100.000.
Frequently asked questions about the Super Visa
What size photo do I need for a Super Visa?
50 × 70 mm portrait orientation. The Super Visa uses the standard IRCC biometric photo: head 31 to 36 mm chin to crown, plain light background, neutral expression. The biometric capture happens at the VAC.
How much does the Super Visa cost?
Tasa de solicitud de CAD $100 + CAD $85 de biometría + coste del examen médico (CAD $200-400). The biometrics fee (CAD $85) is shared across categories — applicants who already provided biometrics within the last 10 years pay only the application fee.
How long does the Super Visa take to process?
De 2 a 8 semanas. Processing time starts after biometrics are submitted, not when the online application is filed.
Is biometric capture mandatory for the Super Visa?
Sí, en el centro de visados (VAC). Once captured, your biometrics are reused for any Canadian application within 10 years.
Will the photo be used on my Permanent Resident card later?
If you transition from this category to permanent residence, the biometric photo on file at IRCC will be used on the PR card. Choose a photo at the VAC that will still match your appearance 5+ years from now.
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Prepare your Super Visa photo
Upload a portrait — Anfas.Pro applies the IRCC 50 × 70 mm format and biometric framing automatically.