Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents intending to obtain temporary residence to visit their close relatives may apply for a super visa. The maximum validity date for multiple entries super visa in ten years, or one month prior to the applicant’s passports expiry, whichever is earlier. Within that time, Super visa holders can remain in Canada for periods of up to 5 years. In comparison, a regular visitor is usually valid for a maximum period of 6- months.