As of January 28, 2025, changes to the super visa program make it more accessible by allowing applicants to purchase health insurance from companies outside Canada. Previously, applicants could only use Canadian health insurance providers to meet the requirement of having private health coverage. Now, applicants can use foreign insurance policies if they meet specific criteria, such as being authorized by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). This change simplifies the process of reuniting families, ensuring parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents have the necessary health insurance coverage for their stay in Canada.
