Looking to bring your grandparents to Canada from Pakistan? The Canada Super Visa offers a great opportunity to reunite with loved ones for extended stays. If you’re wondering how to sponsor grandparents to Canada from Pakistan, this guide will walk you through eligibility, documentation, processing, and expert help available in Lahore and other cities.

What is the Canada Super Visa?

The Canada Super Visa is a multi-entry visa valid for up to 10 years. Unlike a regular visitor visa, it allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to stay in Canada for up to 5 years per visit, with extensions possible.

Who Can Sponsor Grandparents from Pakistan?

To sponsor your grandparents, you must be:

• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• At least 18 years old

• Living in Canada

• Able to prove that you meet the Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) to support your grandparents

Step-by-Step Process to Sponsor Grandparents from Pakistan

1. Check Eligibility

• Confirm your citizenship or PR status

• Ensure your income level meets IRCC’s LICO requirements

• Your grandparents must be in good health and pass a medical exam

2. Purchase Medical Insurance

You must provide proof of one-year Canadian medical insurance coverage for each grandparent, with at least $100,000 coverage.

3. Prepare the Invitation Letter

Include:

• Your full name, status in Canada, and contact info

• Details about your grandparents

• The purpose of the visit

• Assurance of financial support

• Proof of your income (NOA, pay stubs, etc.)

4. Submit the Super Visa Application

Your grandparents apply for the Super Visa at the IRCC portal, upload their documents, pay the fee, and provide biometrics.

Required Documents from Pakistan

• Valid passport

• Completed IMM 5257 and IMM 5645 forms

• Invitation letter from the sponsor in Canada

• Proof of family relationship (birth certificate, etc.)

• Proof of medical insurance

• Medical exam and biometrics

• Bank statements (if applicable)

Canada Super Visa Processing Time from Pakistan (2025)

As of 2025, the average processing time for Super Visa applications from Pakistan is 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the complexity and completeness of the documents.

👉 Check official IRCC processing times

Why Hire a Visa Consultant in Pakistan?

Applying from Pakistan can be complicated due to paperwork, insurance, and changing immigration rules. Professional consultants in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi provide:

• ✅ End-to-end guidance

• ✅ Invitation letter drafting

• ✅ Document verification

• ✅ Insurance plan support

• ✅ Application tracking

👉 For expert help, contact Panther Immigration – your trusted Super Visa consultants in Lahore.

FAQs – Sponsoring Grandparents to Canada from Pakistan

Q: Can I sponsor my grandparents for permanent residence?
A: Only if you apply through the Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship Program (PGP), which opens via IRCC’s annual lottery.

Q: Can grandparents work in Canada on a Super Visa?
A: No, Super Visa holders cannot work in Canada.

Q: Do I need a co-signer if my income is low?
A: No, co-signers are not allowed for Super Visa. You must independently meet the income requirement.

Q: How long can my grandparents stay on a Super Visa?
A: Up to 5 years per visit, with extensions possible.