You must be the child or grandchild of the visitor, and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian. You show proof of your income in the letter of invitation you sign. If your own income is not enough, your spouse or common-law partner can co-sign the letter and add their income to yours.
| Size of Family Unit | Minimum Necessary Income |
|---|---|
| 1 person (child or grandchild) | $30,526 |
| 2 persons | $38,002 |
| 3 persons | $46,720 |
| 4 persons | $56,724 |
| 5 persons | $64,336 |
| 6 persons | $72,560 |
| 7 persons | $80,784 |
| For each additional person, add | +$8,224 |
These amounts were last updated by IRCC on July 29, 2025, and are still in use in 2026.
The new rules make it easier to qualify, not harder. They apply to every application in process on March 31, 2026, and every application sent after that date. If you qualified before, you still qualify.
You (and your co-signer, if any) only need to meet the minimum income in one of the two tax years before you apply.
Example: A family of 4 needs $56,724. You earned $58,000 in 2024 but only $48,000 in 2025 after a job change. You qualify by using your 2024 income.
If you (and your co-signer) earned at least 75% of the minimum income last year, your visiting parent's or grandparent's income can cover the rest. Your parents must show that this income, such as a pension, will continue while they are in Canada.
Example: A family of 2 needs $38,002, so 75% is $28,502. You earned $32,000, which is $6,002 short. If your parent receives a pension of at least $6,002 a year, you qualify. If you earned less than $28,502, your parent's income cannot be added.
| Your situation | Family size | Minimum income |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no children, inviting one parent | 2 | $38,002 |
| Married, no children, inviting both parents | 4 | $56,724 |
| Divorced, 2 children (shared custody), inviting both parents | 5 | $64,336 |
| Married, 2 children, inviting both parents | 6 | $72,560 |
| Married, 1 child, inviting one grandparent, while your spouse already hosts their 2 parents on Super Visas | 6 | $72,560 |
| Married, 1 child, inviting both parents, and you co-signed your spouse's parents' PR sponsorship that is still active | 7 | $80,784 |
Your letter of invitation must list every person you counted, with their full name and date of birth.
Your main proof is your CRA Notice of Assessment (NOA). If you qualify with Option 1, send the NOA for you and your co-signer.
If you use Option 2 and your NOA is not available, you can send any one of these instead:
For your parent's income, send pay stubs, an employer letter, bank statements, pension statements or rental papers. The document must show the currency they are paid in and prove the income will continue while they are in Canada.
Any document that is not in English or French must come with a translation.
Only your spouse or common-law partner can co-sign. They must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian. Brothers, sisters and other relatives cannot co-sign. When your spouse co-signs, both incomes are added together.
Meeting the income requirement is only one part of the application. Your parents also need valid Super Visa insurance with at least $100,000 in emergency medical coverage. Compare plans from top Canadian insurers and get a free Super Visa insurance quote from Punjab Insurance.
Understand the income requirements for sponsoring a Super Visa with confidence. To bring your parents or grandparents to Canada, you must meet the minimum income threshold set by the Government of Canada. The updated 2026 LICO (Low Income Cut-Off) guidelines help you confirm your eligibility and take the next step toward reuniting your family.
