Canada Super Visa Income Eligibility Calculator 2026
Check if your household income meets the Super Visa requirement (LICO + 30%) to sponsor a parent or grandparent's extended visit to Canada — for a stay of up to 5 years per entry.
⚠️ This checks the income requirement only. You'll also need valid Canadian medical insurance (minimum $100,000 coverage), a passed medical exam, and proof your parent/grandparent will return home. Always confirm current figures on the official IRCC page before applying.
How the Super Visa Income Requirement Works
To sponsor a parent or grandparent's Super Visa, your household's gross annual income must meet or exceed the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) plus 30% — a higher bar than plain LICO, set this way specifically because the Super Visa relies on the host to fully cover the visitor's costs rather than any government support. The exact dollar threshold depends on your total family size, which includes: you, your spouse or common-law partner, your dependent children, anyone else you're currently sponsoring under an active undertaking, and the parent(s)/grandparent(s) you're inviting on this application.
| Family Size | Minimum Income Required (approx., 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $30,526 |
| 2 | $38,002 |
| 3 | $46,720 |
| 4 | $56,724 |
| 5 | $64,300 (approx.) |
| 6 | $72,560 |
| 7+ | $80,784, +~$8,200 per extra person |
The March 2026 Flexibility Changes
Starting March 31, 2026, IRCC introduced two new ways to meet this requirement, on top of the standard test this calculator checks: hosts can now qualify using either of the two most recent taxation years (rather than only the latest one), and if the host meets a minimum percentage of the threshold independently, the visiting parent or grandparent's own Canadian-earned, CRA-verifiable income can be added to cover the remainder. Neither flexibility is modeled in this calculator's core check — they're worth knowing about if your income alone falls just short.
Common Mistakes
- Miscounting family size. Forgetting to include an existing sponsorship undertaking, or a dependent child, is one of the most common reasons applications are refused on income grounds.
- Using net income instead of gross. IRCC assesses gross income (before tax), specifically Line 15000 on your Notice of Assessment — not take-home pay.
- Confusing Super Visa LICO+30% with plain LICO. The permanent Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) and the Super Visa use different income tests; don't assume a PGP-focused guide's figures apply here.
- Not checking the current year's LICO table. Thresholds are republished periodically to reflect inflation — a guide from even a year ago may already be stale.
- Assuming a high bank balance substitutes for income proof. IRCC requires documented income (NOA, T4/T1, employer letter, pay stubs), not just savings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What income do I need to sponsor a parent or grandparent's Super Visa?
Your gross household income must meet the Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) plus 30% for your family size, effective from the July 29, 2025 update: roughly $30,526 for 1 person up to $72,560+ for a family of 6, increasing with each additional member.
Who counts toward my family size for the Super Visa income test?
You, your spouse or common-law partner, all dependent children, anyone else you're currently sponsoring under an active undertaking, and the parent(s) or grandparent(s) you're inviting.
Can I use two years of income to qualify?
Yes, as of March 31, 2026 — hosts can now meet the income requirement using either of the two most recent taxation years, rather than only the most recent year as before.
Can my visiting parent's own income count toward the requirement?
As of March 31, 2026, yes in certain cases — if the host independently meets a minimum percentage of the threshold, the visiting parent's or grandparent's own Canadian-earned, CRA-verifiable income can be added to cover the remainder.