Super Visa Minimum Income Requirement 2026: Official LICO Thresholds and Family Size Calculation (IRCC)
Official IRCC Super Visa minimum income thresholds updated July 29, 2025. Complete family size calculation rules, both income proof options (effective March 31, 2026), and required documents.
Super Visa Minimum Income Requirement 2026: Official LICO Thresholds and How to Calculate Family Size
To sponsor a parent or grandparent for a Super Visa, the Canadian host must meet a minimum income requirement based on family size. IRCC publishes the official Minimum Necessary Income thresholds on its Super Visa financial support page. This resource lists the current 2025/2026 figures, drawn directly from the official IRCC source, plus IRCC's official family-size calculation rules.
Primary official source: Super visa for parents and grandparents — Proof of financial support (canada.ca, last modified July 6, 2026)
Current Minimum Income Thresholds (Updated July 29, 2025 per IRCC)
The following table is quoted directly from IRCC's Super Visa financial support page:
Number of family members | Minimum income the host needs (in Canadian dollars) |
|---|---|
1 | $30,526 |
2 | $38,002 |
3 | $46,720 |
4 | $56,724 |
5 | $64,336 |
6 | $72,560 |
7 | $80,784 |
If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add | $8,224 |
Source: IRCC, Super Visa Proof of Financial Support page, table updated July 29, 2025. Always verify current thresholds directly at canada.ca IRCC updates these figures periodically.
How to Calculate Family Size (Official IRCC Rules)
IRCC officially requires the following people to be included in the family size count:
You and any other Super Visa applicants the host will be supporting (such as your spouse or common-law partner)
The host child or grandchild
The host's spouse (which might include a separated spouse) or common-law partner
Dependent children of the host and of their spouse or common-law partner. Per IRCC: "Children who meet the definition of a dependent child must be included in the count, regardless of custody and child support arrangements."
Previously approved super visa applicants Per IRCC: "These are super visa holders who were in another letter of invitation (that is still applicable) signed by the host or the host's spouse or common-law partner."
Previously sponsored individuals Per IRCC: "These are individuals the host or co-signer has previously sponsored (or acted as a co-signer for) and for whom the duration of the undertaking is still in effect."
Official IRCC Family Size Examples
The following examples are drawn directly from the IRCC financial support page:
Family Size = 2
The host child in Canada is inviting a parent. The host is not married and has no children.
1 host child + 1 invited parent = 2
Family Size = 5
The host child in Canada is inviting 2 parents. The host is divorced, has 2 children and shares custody with their former spouse.
1 host child + 2 invited parents + 2 dependent children = 5
Family Size = 6 (Example 1)
The host child in Canada is inviting two parents. The host has a spouse and 2 dependent children.
1 host child + 2 invited parents + 2 dependent children + 1 spouse = 6
Family Size = 6 (Example 2)
The host grandchild in Canada is inviting a grandparent. The host has a spouse and a dependent child. The host's spouse is already hosting their 2 parents on super visas. Per IRCC: "The 2 parents must be counted even if they're not currently in Canada."
1 host grandchild + 1 invited grandparent + 1 spouse + 1 dependent child + 2 actively hosted parents = 6
Family Size = 7
The host child in Canada is inviting 2 parents. The host has a spouse, 1 dependent child. The host previously co-signed the sponsorship of their spouse's 2 parents. That sponsorship is still in effect.
1 host child + 2 invited parents + 1 spouse + 1 dependent child + 2 actively sponsored parents = 7
Two Ways to Prove the Income Requirement (Effective March 31, 2026)
Per the IRCC financial support page (reflecting the changes announced in the March 20, 2026 official notice), hosts have two options:
Option 1
Direct from IRCC: "Your host can show that their total income (including the co-signer's income, if applicable) meets or exceeds the minimum required amount in either of the 2 tax years before the application is submitted."
Required document: Your host, or their co-signer, must include their notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Option 2
Direct from IRCC: "Your host can show that their total income (including the co-signer's income, if applicable) in the year before the application is submitted was at least 75% of the minimum required amount. You can add your own income to cover the remaining amount, if needed. The combined amount must meet or exceed the minimum necessary income requirements."
Documents Accepted as Proof of Income (Direct From IRCC)
Notice of assessment from CRA is preferred. If unavailable, per IRCC, any of the following income documents can be submitted for the host or co-signer:
T4 or T1 for the last tax year
Pay stubs for the most recent 12-month period available
An original letter from an employer stating job title, job description and salary
Bank statements from the last calendar year showing investment income amounts or regular deposits for employment or pension
Proof of other sources of income such as pension statements, or proof of ownership and leasing contracts (showing rent amount and frequency) for rental properties
If You Contribute Your Own Income (Under Option 2)
If the applicant contributes to the host or co-signer's income to meet the requirement, the following documents can be submitted (per IRCC):
Pay stubs for the most recent 12-month period available
An original letter from an employer stating job title, job description and salary
Bank statements from the last calendar year showing investment income or regular deposits
Proof of other sources of income (pension statements, rental property leases, etc.)
IRCC also requires: "You must provide proof that you'll continue to earn an income while in Canada. The document you use to prove this must include the currency you're paid in."
Related IRCC Official Notice
The March 31, 2026 change to how income is calculated is announced in the official IRCC notice: Changes to how the parents and grandparents super visa income requirement is calculated (March 20, 2026).
Where to Verify the Current Numbers
IRCC updates the minimum income table periodically. The table published above was updated on July 29, 2025 per the IRCC source page. For the most current numbers, always consult the official IRCC page:
Official IRCC Super Visa Proof of Financial Support Page →
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About This Content
This resource summarizes information from official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) pages on canada.ca. All facts, figures, and requirements are drawn directly from IRCC's official pages as verified in August 2026. For the complete, current, and legally binding version of this information, always consult the official IRCC pages linked throughout this resource.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum income a Super Visa host needs for a family of 4 in 2025-2026?
Per the IRCC Super Visa financial support page (table updated July 29, 2025), the minimum income for a family of 4 is $56,724 CAD.
What is the minimum income for a family of 2?
$38,002 CAD, per the IRCC official table updated July 29, 2025.
What is the minimum income for a family of 6?
$72,560 CAD, per the IRCC official table updated July 29, 2025.
How much do I add per additional family member above 7?
Per IRCC: 'If more than 7 people, for each additional family member, add $8,224.'
Who counts in the family size for Super Visa income calculation?
Per IRCC, the family size count includes: (1) you and any other super visa applicants the host will be supporting, (2) the host child or grandchild, (3) the host's spouse or common-law partner, (4) dependent children of the host and their spouse, (5) previously approved super visa applicants under an active letter of invitation from the host, and (6) previously sponsored individuals whose sponsorship undertaking is still in effect.
Do dependent children of divorced/separated parents count?
Per IRCC: 'Children who meet the definition of a dependent child must be included in the count, regardless of custody and child support arrangements.'
What are the two ways to prove the income requirement?
Per IRCC (effective March 31, 2026): Option 1: Show total income (including co-signer's) meets or exceeds the minimum in either of the 2 tax years before application. Option 2: Show total income in the year before application was at least 75% of the minimum, and add your own (the applicant's) income to cover the remaining amount.
What documents prove the host's income?
Per IRCC, the preferred document is the notice of assessment from CRA. Alternative documents include: T4 or T1 for the last tax year, pay stubs for the last 12 months, an employer letter stating job title/description/salary, bank statements showing income deposits, or proof of other income sources (pension, rental).
Can the applicant's own income be added to meet the requirement?
Yes, under Option 2 (per IRCC). If the host's income (including co-signer) is at least 75% of the minimum required for the year before application, the applicant can add their own income to cover the remaining amount. IRCC also requires proof the applicant will continue to earn an income while in Canada.
How often does IRCC update the minimum income thresholds?
IRCC updates the thresholds periodically. The table in this resource was updated July 29, 2025 per the IRCC source page. Always verify current numbers at the official IRCC financial support page.