Parent & Grandparent Super Visa (PG-1)for 🇩🇴 Dominican citizens travelling to 🇨🇦 Canada

📋Required Documents8

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  Proof of completing a medical exam
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  Letter of invitation from your child or grandchild
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  Use of a representative form
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  Proof of your relationship to the host
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  Get your documents translated
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  Proof of health insurance
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  Proof that your host is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a registered Indian
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  Local visa office instructions

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Parent & Grandparent Super Visa (PG-1), book an appointment at the nearest Canada embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 112 days. The government fee is CAD 185.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Canada embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Dominican passport holders need a visa for Canada

Dominican citizens require a visa to enter Canada based on the current immigration requirements set by Canada's government. Dominican passport holders must apply through the Canada embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Parent & Grandparent Super Visa (PG-1) Applications Are Refused6

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  Failure to satisfy the officer the applicant is a genuine temporary resident who will leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay (IRPA s.11(1) / IRPR s.179).
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  Host does not meet the Minimum Necessary Income (LICO) for their family size, or income is unverifiable.
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  No valid medical insurance from a Canadian company (or an approved insurer) covering at least one year of health, hospitalization and repatriation cover.
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  Failed or incomplete immigration medical examination, or inadmissibility on health grounds.
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  Relationship to the host (parent/grandparent) not adequately proven.
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  Weak home-country ties, prior overstay, or misrepresentation in the application.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Canada Visa Options

• Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) →
• British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) →
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC) →
• Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) →
• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) →