The host must meet IRCC’s minimum necessary income for their family size: $30,526 for one person, $38,002 for two, $46,720 for three, $56,724 for four, $64,336 for five, $72,560 for six, $80,784 for seven, plus $8,224 for each person above seven, per the table updated 29 July 2025 on IRCC’s proof of financial support page. From 31 March 2026 the host may use either of the two preceding tax years, or show 75% of the figure with the visiting parent’s own income covering the rest.
Work through the three steps below in order: count the family, find the threshold, then test the income against both options.
Step 1: what is the income table?
IRCC publishes one table and updates it each year; the current one is marked 29 July 2025. The figures are total income, which on a Notice of Assessment is line 15000.
| Family size | Minimum necessary income (CAD) | 75% of minimum (for option 2) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,526 | $22,895 |
| 2 | $38,002 | $28,502 |
| 3 | $46,720 | $35,040 |
| 4 | $56,724 | $42,543 |
| 5 | $64,336 | $48,252 |
| 6 | $72,560 | $54,420 |
| 7 | $80,784 | $60,588 |
| Each person above 7 | Add $8,224 | Add $6,168 |
Source: IRCC proof of financial support, table updated 29 July 2025. The 75% column is calculated from IRCC’s figures; IRCC’s notice refers to “the required minimum percentage” and the officer instructions state 75%.
Step 2: how do you count family size?
Count everyone IRCC lists, including people who are not in Canada. The count is the commonest place families go wrong, because a second visiting parent or a child from a previous relationship is left out.
| Include | Do not include |
|---|---|
| You, the host | The applicant’s own spouse if not applying |
| Your spouse or common-law partner, including a separated spouse | The applicant’s other children abroad |
| Dependent children of you or your spouse, regardless of custody or support | Your siblings, even if they live with you |
| Every parent or grandparent applying now | Your parents who hold a super visa from an expired letter |
| Holders of a still-valid earlier letter of invitation from you or your spouse, even if not in Canada | Friends or lodgers |
| Anyone you or the co-signer sponsored whose undertaking is still in effect, with their family members |
Source: IRCC proof of financial support and officer instructions. A host with a spouse and one child inviting both parents is a family of five: $64,336.
Step 3: which option does your income meet?
Test option 1 first, because it needs only Notices of Assessment. If neither of the two preceding years clears the threshold, test option 2.
Option 1, either of the two preceding tax years. Your total income plus the co-signer’s, in either the most recent tax year or the one before, meets or exceeds the minimum. Proof is the Notice of Assessment; if it is unavailable, officers may consider the T4 or T1. This option took effect on 31 March 2026, per IRCC’s notice, and applies to applications in process on that date.
Option 2, 75% host plus up to 25% applicant. Your income plus the co-signer’s, over the most recent tax year or 12 months, is at least 75% of the minimum. The applicant’s own income covers the remainder, and the combined total meets or exceeds the full minimum. The applicant must also show that the income will continue while they are in Canada, with the currency shown; foreign income is converted at the rate on the submission date.
Worked examples
Each example uses the 29 July 2025 table and an application filed in October 2026, so the two preceding tax years are 2025 and 2024.
| Example | Family size | Threshold | Income evidence | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Host, spouse, one child, inviting mother | 4 | $56,724 | Host 2025 NOA $41,000 + spouse 2025 NOA $19,000 = $60,000 | Meets option 1 (2025) |
| B. Host alone, inviting both parents | 3 | $46,720 | 2025 NOA $44,000; 2024 NOA $48,500 | Meets option 1 using 2024 |
| C. Host and spouse, no children, inviting father | 3 | $46,720 | 2025 combined $36,000 (77%); father’s pension $14,000 a year, continuing | $36,000 + $14,000 = $50,000; meets option 2 |
| D. Host and spouse, two children, inviting both parents | 6 | $72,560 | 2025 combined $52,000 (72%); parents’ combined rental income $25,000 | Fails: host share is below 75% ($54,420), so applicant income cannot be used |
| E. Host alone, inviting mother, mother on earlier valid super visa letter inviting father now | 3 | $46,720 | 2025 NOA $40,000 | Fails option 1; needs applicant income of at least $6,720 under option 2 since $40,000 is 86% |
In example D, the family’s choices are to wait for a higher 2026 NOA, have one child age out of dependency, or invite one parent now and the other later. In example E the mother already counted on the earlier letter is still in the family size, which is the point families miss.
Which documents prove the income?
The Notice of Assessment first, then substitutes only if the NOA is unavailable. IRCC’s proof of financial support page lists them.
| Document | Who | When accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Assessment (CRA) | Host, co-signer | Preferred for both options |
| T4 or T1 for the last tax year | Host, co-signer | If no NOA |
| Pay stubs, most recent 12 months | Host, co-signer, applicant | If no NOA; always for applicant income |
| Original employer letter: title, duties, salary | Host, co-signer, applicant | If no NOA; always for applicant income |
| Bank statements, last calendar year, showing deposits | Host, co-signer, applicant | If no NOA; always for applicant income |
| Pension statements; rental ownership and leases showing rent and frequency | Host, co-signer, applicant | Other income |
The proof of income documents page shows how to get each one and what officers look for. The threshold is the same whichever route you use; the insurance cost is separate and depends on the parent’s age, as the cost page shows.
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Questions people ask
What is the super visa income requirement for a family of 4 in 2026?
$56,724, using IRCC's minimum necessary income table updated 29 July 2025. A family of four is typically the host, spouse, one child and one visiting parent, or host, spouse and two visiting parents. The host plus co-signer must show that total in either of the two preceding tax years, or at least 75% of it ($42,543) with the parent's income covering the rest.
How do I count family size for the super visa?
Count yourself, your spouse or common-law partner (including a separated spouse), dependent children of either of you regardless of custody, every parent or grandparent applying now, anyone holding a still-valid earlier letter of invitation from you or your spouse, and anyone you or the co-signer sponsored whose undertaking is still in effect. Do not count the applicant's own dependants.
Which tax year does IRCC use?
From 31 March 2026, either of the two taxation years before the application is submitted. An application filed in October 2026 can rely on the 2025 or the 2024 Notice of Assessment, whichever meets the threshold. Before that date only the most recent year counted.
How does the 75% plus 25% option work?
The host and co-signer show income of at least 75% of the minimum for the family size, over the most recent tax year or 12 months. The visiting parent's own income, such as a pension or rental income, can cover the remaining amount up to 25%. The combined total must meet or exceed the full minimum. If both parents apply, their combined income may count.
Does my spouse's income count?
Yes, if your spouse or common-law partner co-signs the letter of invitation and is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or registered Indian, 18 or over and living in Canada. Their Notice of Assessment is added to yours. No other relative's income can be counted.
Is the LICO table the same as for parent sponsorship?
No. The super visa uses the plain minimum necessary income table shown on IRCC's super visa pages, updated each year. Parent and grandparent sponsorship, when open, uses a different and higher test. Only the super visa table on this page applies to a super visa application.
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