Family visa

Canada Parent Visa

Reunite with your child who is a citizen or permanent resident abroad by applying for a parent visa with long-term or permanent residency options.

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Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

1–4 years

Visa duration

2 years – permanent

Leads to settlement

Often yes

Dependants allowed

Sometimes

Success rate

80%

Fee from

$1500

Overview

What this visa gives you.

A Parent Visa allows the parents of citizens or permanent residents to relocate to their child's country of residence. Depending on the destination, options range from temporary renewable visas to direct permanent residency grants, though demand often results in significant processing queues. Some countries operate a balance-of-family test, requiring that the majority of an applicant's children reside in the destination country. Financial sponsorship by the child is a standard requirement across most parent visa programmes.

Requirements

What you need to qualify.

Qualifying child sponsor
The sponsoring child must hold citizenship or permanent residency in the destination country and meet eligibility criteria.

Balance of family test
In some countries, the majority of the applicant's children must reside in the destination country.

Financial sponsorship commitment
The sponsoring child must demonstrate the ability to financially support the parent upon arrival.

Health assessments
Applicants are typically required to undergo medical examinations as part of the application process.

Clean immigration & character history
Applicants must satisfy all immigration, security, and background requirements of the destination country.

How we handle it

From first call to visa in hand.

Free eligibility call
We review the sponsor's status and the applicant's eligibility to determine the most viable parent visa pathway.
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Document preparation
We assist with relationship evidence, sponsorship declarations, health documentation, and application forms.
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Application & submission
Our team lodges your application and manages queue placement and any requests for further information.
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Decision & arrival support
We guide both parent and sponsor through arrival conditions, settlement requirements, and ongoing obligations.
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