Minimum Income for Super Visa Canada 2025: What You Need to Know

Inviting your parents or grandparents to Canada under the Super Visa offers long visits and cherished family time. But it comes with strict financial rules. One of the most vital is the minimum income (also called “Minimum Necessary Income” or MNI) your household must show. In 2025, this requirement ensures that hosts can support their visitors without pressure on public services.

As a platform committed to clarity, DaddySafe helps you understand exactly how the income requirement works in 2025 and how to meet it successfully.

Why Does Minimum Income Matter?

The Canadian government requires proof of income to ensure the visitor will not become a burden on social services or struggle financially during their stay. For the Super Visa, the host (typically the child or grandchild in Canada) must meet a minimum income threshold relative to their household size.

Meeting this confirms to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you can:

• Cover rent, utilities, food, and other living arrangements

• Support your parents’ travel and daily needs

• Absorb incidental and emergency costs

If your income is too low, regardless of your insurance coverage or documents, your Super Visa application may be refused.

What Are the 2025 Income Thresholds?

On July 29, 2025, Canada updated the “minimum necessary income” table (based on the Low-Income Cut-Off, or LICO) for Super Visa and Parent / Grandparent hosting.

Below are the new thresholds by family size:

How to Calculate Your “Family Size”

To correctly determine what income threshold you must meet, IRCC defines “family size” as including:

1. You (the host)

2. Your spouse or common-law partner

3. Your dependent children

4. Anyone you or your spouse currently sponsors or co-signs for

5. The Super Visa applicants (parents or grandparents) themselves and their spouse or partner, if also applying

6. Any previously approved Super Visa holders or individuals under an existing undertaking

For example, if you're inviting two parents, your spouse, and you have two children, your family size might be 6. That means your minimum required income is $72,560 (2025 table).

How IRCC Verifies Income

To prove you meet this requirement, you’ll need to submit credible financial evidence such as:

• Notices of Assessment (NOA) from Canada Revenue Agency

• T4 slips or employment letters

• Recent pay stubs

• Bank statements and proof of stable income

IRCC reviews these documents to ensure consistency with your declared income and household size. If your financial documents don’t satisfy the threshold, the visa may be refused.

Common Misunderstandings & Mistakes

• Using older LICO thresholds: Always reference the latest 2025 table. The income requirement has increased.

• Ignoring all household members: Failing to count dependents, previously sponsored persons, or the parents being invited can lead to mismatches.

• Relying solely on savings or assets: While those can help support your case, IRCC prioritizes ongoing income.

• Missing or inconsistent documents: Incomplete NOAs, missing pay stubs, or mismatched totals can derail the application.

Strategies to Meet the Income Requirement

If your current income is slightly under the threshold, consider:

• Combining income with your spouse or partner (co-signer)

• Working extra hours or taking on additional income

• Declaring all dependent and sponsored persons accurately

• Preparing multiple years of consistent income history

Ensuring you meet the requirement in advance improves your chance of acceptance.

Why This Matters Beyond Approval

Meeting the minimum income requirement:

• Demonstrates financial stability and responsibility

• Reduces the risk of application delays or rejections

• Adds credibility to your commitment in the eyes of IRCC

• Helps your parents visit Canada without stress

DaddySafe is here to guide families through every step of the Super Visa journey. From comparing insurance plans to clarifying income proof requirements, we help you reunite with loved ones confidently and smoothly.