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Help cover emergency medical expenses while visiting Canada

Canada has lots to offer, including free health care but only for its residents. When you or your loved ones visit Canada, emergency medical expenses could leave you burdened with hefty bills. With Manulife CoverMe Travel Insurance for Visitors to Canada, you can get help covering unexpected medical expenses such as prescription drugs, dental, hospital, and healthcare practitioner services, so you don’t end up paying out-of-pocket.

Travel plans for Visitors to Canada

All plans meet the requirement of super visa for parents and grandparents.

This plan helps protect you from emergency medical expenses, so you can focus on experiencing Canada.

Covers up to the limit you select up to CAD $200K
No medical questionnaires required
No coverage for pre-existing medical conditions
No age limit

Get help with covering the cost for medical emergencies in Canada —even with some pre-existing medical conditions.

Coverage for pre-existing medical conditions that did not exist within 180 days prior to the effective date 1
Includes dental, and accident death and dismemberment coverage
Apply up to age 85

Our most comprehensive plan to help you from emergency medical costs, even if you have a stable pre-existing medical condition.

Coverage for pre-existing medical conditions that have been stable 2 for at least 180 days
Includes dental, and accident death and dismemberment benefits

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Why Manulife

Our Visitors to Canada travel plans are comprehensive and flexible – all have the following benefits:

Access to Manulife’s Travel Assistance 24/7 – 365 days a year
Receive a full refund if your plans change or get cancelled before the effective date
Side trips are covered when you travel to another destination from Canada 3

Ready to buy?

You can get a quote and purchase Manulife travel insurance online through Manulife CoverMe.

Visitors to Canada travel insurance is highly recommended to prevent you from paying out-of-pocket for expensive health care services in case of a health emergency. Purchasing visitors to Canada travel insurance is mandatory if you are applying for super visa for parents and grandparents.

It is best to purchase visitor to Canada insurance before your arrival. This is because if you purchase the insurance after you arrive, there is a waiting period. A waiting period is an amount of time that you need to wait after purchase or after your arrival in Canada before you’re covered.

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1 No coverage is provided for pre-existing medical conditions that existed within 180 days prior to the effective date. For example, if your travel date and policy effective date is June 30 th , then any pre-existing medical conditions that existed between January 1 st and June 30 th are not covered.

2 A pre-existing medical condition is considered stable when all of the following statements are true:

There has not been any new treatment prescribed or recommended, or change(s) to existing treatment (including a stoppage in treatment), and
There has not been any change in medication, or any recommendation or starting of a new prescription drug, and
The medical condition has not become worse, and
There has not been any new, more frequent or more severe symptoms, and
There has been no hospitalization or referral to a specialist, and
There have not been any tests, investigation or treatment recommended, but not yet complete, nor any outstanding test results, and
There is no planned or pending treatment.

3 A side trip is any trip taken to other countries from Canada (starts and ends in Canada) during the duration of your policy. Side trips do not cover your country of origin. Side trips must not exceed the lesser of 30 days/policy or 49% of the total number of coverage days in your policy.

Visitors to Canada Insurance

Emergency medical coverage and more.

Visit, work or study in Canada—with emergency medical and dental insurance for up to a year.

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Essential coverage for visitors, visitors plan iii.

Ages: 1 month to 69 years

Up to $150,000 Disclaimer 1 in emergency medical/dental
24-hour worldwide emergency medical assistance
No deductible payment required for claims

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No medical questions asked
Coverage for a single trip lasting up to 365 days
Coverage for travel accidents Disclaimer 2

Policy Documents:

For complete coverage details, limitations and exclusions, see:

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Visitors Plan II

Ages: 1 month to 84 years

Up to $50,000 Disclaimer 1 in emergency medical/dental
Low $50 deductible payment required for claims

Visitors Plan I

Up to $25,000 Disclaimer 1 in emergency medical/dental

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Emergency Medical

Emergency medical transportation, meals and accommodation.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment
24-Hour Assistance all over the world

Why buy a Visitors to Canada Plan?

When visiting Canada, your government health care plans might not travel with you. We know that health care costs in Canada can be expensive if you’re not covered under a Canadian government health insurance plan. Travel insurance from Allianz Global Assistance helps you stay protected during a medical emergency. Be sure to carry travel insurance to safeguard your finances and enjoy a worry-free trip.

Visitors to Canada plans are ideal for:

Tourists visiting Canada
Super Visa applicants
Landed immigrants and returning Canadians waiting for Government Health Insurance
Temporary workers
International students

For the complete list of coverage benefits including pre-existing medical conditions and exclusions under this plan, please view the Policy of Insurance in PDF . (View the accessible PDF version of the policy )

Our Promise to You: All travel insurance plans offered by Allianz Global Assistance include a 10-day "Free Look" period. If you are not satisfied with your coverage after reviewing your Policy of Insurance, you may cancel your policy within 10 days from purchase for a full refund, provided you have not left on your trip or initiated a claim.

Main benefits

$25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000

Provides reimbursement for certain costs for a medical (including hospitalization) or dental emergency that occurs during your trip.

Medical Treatment for COVID-19

Provides reimbursement for emergency hospital and medical expenses up to the policy limit if you test positive while in Canada and require medical treatment for COVID-19.

Covers the cost of safe transport to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive emergency care. Also includes return medical transportation to Canada for continuing care if required.

$150Day - Max. $1,500

Covers the cost of meals and accommodations if you and/or your travelling companion are delayed beyond your return date or are receiving medical attention.

Prescription Drugs

30 day supply - Max. $1,000

Provides coverage for drugs or medications related to a covered medical emergency that require a physician’s written prescription.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Sum Insured

Benefit for loss of life, limb or sight resulting from accidental injury that occurs during a trip, except while boarding, riding in, or departing from an aircraft.

24-Hour Assistance

Provides a 24-hour hotline and variety of assistance services in case you encounter an emergency during your travels.

Eligibility

Trip duration.

Up to 84 years old

All coverage is subject to the limits, terms and conditions of the policy.

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Be ready for Canada

Arriving in a new country can be as daunting as it is exciting. To prevent any unnecessary anxiety, Pacific Blue Cross offers a Visitors to Canada Travel plan to ensure that your stay here is worry-free.

Our Visitors to Canada Travel plan provides protection against the high cost of emergency medical care for foreign visitors entering Canada for pleasure or business reasons, for foreign students, for immigrants or foreign workers entering Canada to lawfully seek permanent residence.

When this coverage is purchased prior to arrival in Canada, coverage becomes effective on the day you arrive. The plan is also available for purchase within 30 days of arrival, and coverage commences 72 hours following the date of application.

For returning Canadians awaiting eligibility for the Government health insurance plan to begin.

Pacific Blue Cross has you covered.

What coverage is available?

When Visitors to Canada coverage is purchased prior to arrival in Canada, coverage becomes effective on the day you arrive. The plan is also available for purchase within 30 days of arrival, and coverage commences 72 hours following the date of application.

Our Visitors to Canada travel plan covers costs related to emergency medical care resulting from an accident or sudden illness. The plan pays for expenses necessary for the stabilization of the medical condition that are over and above any benefits granted by the government programs of the person's country of residence.

Plan Highlights:

Hospitalization, medical and paramedical expenses.

Hospitalization: Hospitalization expenses for ward accommodation. Semiprivate or private accommodation are not covered.
Physician fees: The medical and surgical charges for the services of a physician, surgeon or anesthetist, up to the amount payable under the government fee schedule in the area where services are rendered.
Medical appliances: The purchase or rental cost of crutches, canes or splints, and the rental cost of wheelchairs, orthopedic corsets and other medical appliances when prescribed by the attending physician.
The fees of a registered nurse (other than a relative) for private care while hospitalized and when medically necessary and prescribed by the attending physician.
Diagnostic services: The charges for laboratory tests and x-rays when prescribed by the attending physician.
Drugs (when required as part of emergency treatment): The cost of drugs requiring a physician's prescription, except when they are required for the continued stabilization of a chronic medical condition.
Accidental Dental Care: The fees of dental surgeons for treatment necessitated by an external injury (not as a result of deliberate introduction of food or an object into the mouth), only when natural and healthy teeth, which have had no previous treatment, are damaged, or to reduce a fracture or dislocation of the jaw.

Transportation Expenses

The following services must be approved and planned by Medi-Assist.

Ambulance service: We cover the cost of local ambulance or air ambulance service to the nearest accredited medical facility, including inter-Hospital transfer when the attending physician and Medi-Assist determine that existing facilities are inadequate to treat or stabilize the patient's condition.
Repatriation to the residence: Covers the cost of repatriation to your country of residence by means of appropriate transportation in order to receive immediate medical attention, following the authorization of the attending physician and Medi-Assist.
Return of the vehicle: We;ll cover the cost of returning a your vehicle, either private or rental, by a commercial agency or by any person authorized by Medi-Assist to your residence or nearest appropriate vehicle rental agency, when you are unable to return the vehicle due to Illness or accident.
Return of the deceased: The plan pays up to $5,000 for the cost of preparation and transportation of the deceased person (excluding the cost of a coffin) to the place of residence, or up to $3,000 for the cost of cremation or burial at the place of death.
Subsistence allowance: Covers up to $1,000 ($100 per day for a maximum of 10 days) for the cost of accommodation and meals in a commercial establishment, when a Covered person's return must be delayed due to Illness or bodily injury to himself or to an accompanying Member of the immediate family of the Covered person or Traveling companion.

Failure to contact Medi-Assist in the event of medical consultation or hospitalization following an accident or sudden Illness could result in refusal of the compensation requested.

Call us if an emergency strikes

Medi-Assist is our 24/7 medical travel assistance line that will help you locate medical care, provide advisory services, refer you to interpreters, assist with transportation, contact relatives and more. It means you can focus on getting healthy and leave it to us to manage your care while in an unfamiliar environment.

If you do experience an unexpected emergency while travelling, we are here to help.

During your trip, you can call our Medi-Assist service to determine your level of coverage and receive help:

In Canada or the U.S., call toll-free: 1-888-699-9333
Outside of Canada or the U.S. or where toll-free is unavailable, please call collect to 1-604-419-4487 and we will pay for the call.

Claims Process

Out-of-Province Emergency Medical Claims — Four simple steps

Trip Cancellation / Baggage Claim Form — Form for claiming Trip Cancellations or Lost Baggage [pdf]

Visitors to Canada Travel Plan Claim Form — Form for claiming against a Visitors to Canada Travel Plan contract [pdf]

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Plans for visitors to Canada

For visitors who are healthy or do not need coverage of pre-existing conditions
Protect family members age 30 days to 59 years
Choose $15,000 to $150,000 in coverage

Coverage amounts

$15,000, $25,000, $50,000 or $100,000 to age 85
$150,000 to age 69

Emergency medical benefits*

Health services.

Emergency medical attention, including hospital and physician services
Paramedical services
Emergency dental treatment
Hospital allowance

Transportation

Emergency air transportation home
Visit to bedside if travelling alone
Return home of children
Preparation and return of remains

Additional protection

Extra meal, hotel and child care costs
Trip break without terminating coverage
Protection for side trips outside Canada

Travel accident insurance

$50,000 for a travel accident that results in the insured's death, blindness or double dismemberment within 365 days
$25,000 for a travel accident that results in the insured's blindness in one eye or single dismemberment within 356 days
Only one benefit payment (the largest applicable) per trip

Trip interruption insurance – optional add-on

Up to $1,500 for single coverage
Up to $5,000 for family coverage
Reimburses prepaid, non-refundable, non-transferable portion of a trip cancelled or interrupted by – for example:
Unexpected medical emergency or death of insured, insured's travel companion or an immediate family member
Travel host hospitalization or death

Pre-existing condition exclusion

Any medical condition, diagnosed or undiagnosed, which existed or for which you sought or received medical advice, consultation, investigation, or for which treatment was required or recommended by a physician, within 180 days before the effective date of insurance
Any heart condition if, in the 180 days before the effective date, the applicant required any form of nitroglycerine for the relief of angina pain
Any lung condition if, in the 180 days before the effective date, the applicant required treatment with oxygen or prednisone for a lung condition

*Exclusions, limitations and conditions apply. See the policy for details.

Cover stable pre-existing conditions
Complete medical questionnaire for applicants age 40 and over
Up to $1,500
A pre-existing condition that is not stable in the 180 days before the effective date of insurance
There have not been any new symptoms
Existing symptoms have not become more frequent or severe
A physician has not found that the medical condition has become worse
No test findings have shown that the medical condition may be getting worse
A physician has not provided, prescribed, or recommended any new medication, any change in medication**
A physician has not provided, prescribed or recommended any investigative testing, new treatment or any change in treatment
There has been no hospitalization or referral to a specialist or specialty clinic
A physician has not advised referral to a specialty clinic or specialist for further testing, and there has been no testing for which the results have not yet been received

Exceptions include a change from a brand-name drug to an equivalent generic drug of the same dosage, and the routine adjustment of Coumadin, warfarin, insulin to control diabetes (as long as the medication is not newly prescribed or stopped).

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Our products and plans are tailored to fit your needs based on your country of residence. If you are not a Canadian resident, please select your country of residence below to receive travel insurance plans tailored to your needs.

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Travel Guard® Visitors to Canada

Our All Inclusive Package includes trip cancellation and emergency medical coverage.

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In many instances, people travelling to Canada are not adequately protected for medical emergencies. The Visitors to Canada Plan provides emergency medical coverage and protection for travellers to Canada who do not have coverage outside of their home country or who want extra coverage over their existing plan.

Coverage & Services

Emergency medical expenses.

Hospital bills, prescription drugs, and other medical expenses can add up quickly while in Canada and being out of pocket for these costs can be a large burden. Having protection and coverage for these unforeseen events, can provide peace of mind and potentially save you thousands of dollars in medical bills.

Coverage Options

As an international traveller coming to Canada, protection from possible accidents, medical emergencies and illnesses is essential.

Canadians returning to Canada can purchase this plan to cover themselves for emergency situations until their Government Health Insurance Plan has been reactivated.

Individual Coverage

Designed with 4 coverage level options:

Plan 1: $25,000 ($50 deductible)
Plan 2: $50,000 ($50 deductible)
Plan 3: $100,000 ($0 deductible)
Plan 4: $150,000 ($0 deductible)

All 4 coverage options can provide protection for up to 365 days and a minimum of 7 days.

Plan 1 & 2: provides protection for people up to the age of 84

Plan 3 & 4: provides protection for people up to the age of 74.

Family Coverage

Family Coverage designed for families of 2-7 people travelling together.

All family members must be 59 years of age or younger at time of purchase.

Premium is calculated based on the age of the two oldest travellers.

All 4 plans provide protection for up to 365 days and a minimum of 7 days, per person.

All family members must be 59 years of age or younger and premium is calculated based on the two oldest travellers.

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"Having Travel Guard coverage was well worth it when my mother fell ill in London and we were delayed returning home for 3 days. My coverage helped with the unexpected expenses of hotels‚ meals and items I had run short of. The claims process was swift with no hiccups.”

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Super Visa Program

The Canadian Government implemented a Super Visa program to help parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents gain easier access to visit their families living in Canada. One of the requirements during the application process is proof of medical insurance. Applicants must show proof that they have purchased private medical insurance coverage from a Canadian insurance provider and it must be valid for at least 365 days with at least $100,000 in medical expense coverage. Travel Guard can help Super Visa applicants meet this insurance requirement through the Visitors to Canada travel insurance plan.

Frequently Asked Question

Can I purchase the Visitors to Canada Plan once I arrive in Canada?

Answer: If you purchase this policy after arriving in Canada, then there will be no coverage for sickness or illness for a period of 48 hours from your start date. Coverage for expenses incurred as a result of an accident is not subject to this limitation.

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Please note that travel insurance products are currently not available to residents of the Province of Quebec. SVP prendre note que nos produits d’assurances voyages ne sont pas présentement offerts aux résidents de la province du Québec. *Coverage as low as $20 is an example based on a 29 year old traveller purchasing the Gold Emergency Medical Single Trip Plan for a 6 day trip with no deductible; actual cost of insurance is $19.98. Prices vary based on individual needs.

Insurance underwritten by AIG Insurance Company of Canada (AIG Canada), with its principal place of business at 120 Bremner Boulevard, Suite 2200, Toronto, ON M5J 0A8. All policies are administered on AIG Canada’s behalf by Travel Guard Group Canada, Inc. (Travel Guard). The coverage described herein is a summary only. It does not include all terms, conditions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions of the Travel Guard products available. Please review full policy language for complete coverage details.

Visitors to Canada Insurance

While you’re staying in Canada, enjoying all it has to offer, let us take care of your emergency medical needs. We’re happy to provide immigrants and visitors to Canada, and those looking for Super Visa insurance, with emergency medical coverage. Plans feature:

Easy online application
Online Claims make it quick and easy to send your claim from anywhere using any device.
Coverage for COVID-19 related emergency medical expenses.
No waiting period if you apply before arriving in Canada or are replacing an existing emergency medical plan issued by a Canadian insurer.
Choice of deductible - $0, $100, $500 or $1,000.
Choice of insurance amount - $25,000, $50,000, $100,000 or $150,000.
No medical questions if you’re under 55 years of age.
Side-trip travel coverage for up to 30 days to any other country, as long as the majority of your trip is spent in Canada and there's no travel advisory to "Avoid non-essential travel" or "Avoid all travel" from the Government of Canada for your destination.
24/7 travel assistance service provided in a number of different languages.
Direct billing with many health providers, so you can keep your money in your pocket.
Services may include a consultation or medical advice.
When you call GMS Travel Assistance they'll determine if virtual care is the best option for you. Some of the things it can help with are: lower back pain, minor sprains and injuries, eye infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, stomach flu and common cold symptoms.

Benefits of Buying Visitor to Canada Insurance

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Hospitalization

Covers hospital room and board charges, up to semi-private, unless specified by a physician (if medically necessary, charges for intensive and coronary care units are included)

Medical Services

Covers the cost of treatment by physician or surgeon

Diagnostic Services

Covers the cost of x-rays and other diagnostic tests

Out-patient Medical Treatment

Covers the cost of out-patient emergency room charges

In-Hospital Prescription Drugs

Covers the cost of prescription drugs and medication prescribed by a physician (to a maximum of a 30 day prescription)

Road Ambulance

Covers 100% of the cost for emergency transport to a hospital

Paramedical Services

Covers up to $500 toward the cost of emergency services of an osteopath, physiotherapist, chiropractor, chiropodist, and/or podiatrist

Accidental Dental

Covers up to $2,000 per person and up to $300 for the relief of dental pain

Return of Remains

Covers the cost for preparation and transportation to your country of origin, destination in Canada, or the cost of cremation or burial at the place of death

Covers the cost for licensed child care for a dependant travelling with you if you are hospitalized (up to $500)

Repatriation without a Medical Attendant

Up to $5,000 to transport you home for further medical treatment with pre-approval by GMS

Repatriation with a Medical Attendant

Covers the cost of air transportation for 1 accompanying family member insured under your policy, the cost of a medical escort, additional airfare to accommodate a stretcher, or an air ambulance with pre-approval by GMS

Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Covers the cost of accommodations, meals, phone calls and taxi or bus fares incurred by an accompanying family member in the event hospitalization continues after the policy expiry date

24-Hour Travel Assistance Services

Coordination of all medical care, transportation, and repatriation; telephone interpretation services in most languages; monitoring of progress during treatment and recovery by managed care

Travel Benefits Outside of Canada

Benefits apply to side-trips outside of Canada of up to 30 days each, excluding visits to your country of origin

Air Ambulance - charges to transport you back to your destination in Canada or your country of origin.
Special Attendant - reimbursement of a one-way trip economy airfare ticket for a medical attendant to accompany you back to your destination in Canada or country of origin for further in-hospital treatment
Escort of Insured Children - reimbursement of the cost of a one-way trip economy airfare to return an accompanying child or children and escort, when necessary, back to your original point of departure

This is a summary of benefits. Please refer to policy wording for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an age limit for immigrants & visitors to canada coverage.

Yes. The person covered under the plan must be under the age of 80 on the effective date of the plan.

Will I be covered if I take a trip to another country during my stay in Canada?

It depends. You'll have coverage as long as:

Your trip is for 30 days or less;
There is no “avoid all travel” advisory for your destination and there is no “avoid non-essential travel” advisory for your destination.
Your trip originates and terminates in Canada;
Your total days outside of Canada are not greater than 50% of your total period of coverage;
You are not travelling to your country of origin.

You can check the Government of Canada travel advisories page to see if your destination has any advisories.

I'm a Canadian citizen moving back to Canada and I don't have government health coverage. Can I purchase a plan?

Absolutely! Our plan can cover you until your provincial health coverage kicks in.

What do I do if I have a medical emergency?

In the event of a travel medical emergency, please contact GMS Travel Assistance prior to seeking treatment. Our 24-hour travel assistance is available to help you obtain medical treatment, verify coverage, coordinate medical care and transportation, and provide foreign language support.

GMS Travel Assistance

toll-free: 1.800.459.6604 (within Canada & the U.S.A.)
collect: 905.762.5196 (from all other locations)

GMS Travel Assistance will guide you through the claim process. A completed claim form must be submitted within ninety (90) days of the illness or injury. A claim must be initiated no later than 24 hours after receiving treatment or being admitted to hospital.

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Visitors to Canada Plan Overview

Expecting family or friends from outside of the country or are you planning a visit to Canada?

Visitors who aren't Canadian residents are not covered by our government health insurance plans. That means visitors could end up facing significant out-of-pocket medical expenses if an illness or accident occurs while they're in Canada.

Travel Tip for Parent or Grandparent Super Visa Applicants: A key requirement for a Super Visa application is to provide proof that you have a minimum of $100,000 private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company in place. Our Emergency Medical plan can fulfill this requirement.

Plans at-a-glance

What is the age of the eldest traveller you would like to insure?

69 years old
85 years old

* Minimum age is 30 days.

** Emergency Medical Insurance with a benefit amount of $100,000 or $150,000 is available to people applying for or holding a Parent and Grandparent Super Visa.

Emergency Medical Plans

Offers Visitors to Canada protection from the cost of emergency medical treatment.

Your choice of two plans to help meet their medical needs. You can also reduce your premium by choosing a deductible amount which you will be responsible for paying in the event of a claim

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Visitor to Canada travel insurance

Applying for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa and need travel insurance? Coming to Canada to spend extended time with family or take a vacation? Visiting to work? Live here but don't qualify for a government health insurance plan yet? Have family or friends coming to visit that you want to help protect?

Make sure you and your loved ones can affordably access emergency medical care if any of you get sick or hurt – because, without coverage, health care costs can add up quickly. All our plans meet the requirements of the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa.

Travel insurance for visitors to Canada – Basic plan

Comprehensive travel insurance for visitors to Canada, super visa holders, or new immigrants waiting for government health insurance
Meets the requirements for the parent and grandparent super visa
Applications open to any age
No medical questionnaire required
No coverage for pre-existing medical conditions
No dental benefits
No accidental death & dismemberment benefits

Travel insurance for visitors to Canada – Standard plan

Apply up to age 85
No coverage for pre-existing medical conditions that existed within 180 days prior to the effective date
Dental benefits included
Accidental death & dismemberment benefits included

Travel insurance for visitors to Canada – Enhanced plan

Medical questionnaire required for ages 55+
No coverage for pre-existing medical conditions that are not stable 180 days prior to effective date

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Super Visa insurance: travel medical insurance for long-term visitors to Canada

Looking for travel medical insurance for a Super Visa application? The Co-operators can help with the right coverage for your visitors to Canada.

Super Visa application requirements

To apply for a Super Visa in Canada, visitors entering the country must have at least $100,000 in health coverage issued by a Canadian insurance company. This ensures visitors can pay for their health care if they become sick or injured while in Canada.

The Co-operators Visitor-to-Canada travel medical insurance plan offers convenient, affordable protection that meets Super Visa application requirements, including:

Coverage for up to 365 days in Canada and no expiry date exclusion
The ability to return to the home country during the trip without cancelling coverage
Four deductible options with savings of 5% to 30% on $100 to $3,000 per claim deductible
Rates for visitors up to age 89

What is a Super Visa?

The Canadian government introduced Super Visas in 2011 to manage the backlog of applications received from visitors who wanted longer stays in Canada.

Valid for up to 10 years, the Super Visa is granted to qualified parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Unlike the regular visitor's visa that allows someone to remain in Canada for only six months, the Super Visa allows a stay of up to two years with an option to apply for an extension.

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What type of insurance do I need for International Experience Canada?

For International Experience Canada , you must have health insurance for the entire time you are in Canada. The health insurance must cover

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repatriation.

We recommend you buy this insurance only after you receive your port of entry (POE) letter. We can’t recommend specific insurance companies or plans, but you can search online for something that meets your needs.

You may be refused entry if you don’t have insurance. If your insurance policy is valid for less time than your expected stay in Canada, you may be issued a work permit that expires at the same time as your insurance.

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Prerequisites, to apply online, you must:.

be age 84 or under;
have a Canadian mailing address;
have an email address;
be the person both applying for (policyholder) and paying for the insurance;
pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).

Language of documents for Quebec residents:

We will send your initial documents in both English and French to comply with the Charter of the French Language ;
Subsequent documents will be sent in English only.

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If you want to make your purchase over the phone, you can reach us at 1-855-440-9884 to purchase by phone (toll-free in Canada or the United States) or 418-647-5476 to purchase by phone (long-distance charges may apply).

Our business hours are Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time)

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Sometimes it’s better to buy visitors to canada insurance by phone. you should speak to one of our advisors if :.

you wish to purchase a premium for someone other than yourself. When you purchase your premium online, the policy holder must be one of the insured travellers;
you want to pay through a Canadian bank account. When you purchase your premium online, the only payment methods available are by credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express).

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Cheapest travel insurance of April 2024

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WorldTrips is the best cheap travel insurance company of 2024 based on our in-depth analysis of the cheapest travel insurance plans. Its Atlas Journey Preferred and Atlas Journey Premier plans offer affordable travel insurance with high limits for emergency medical and evacuation benefits bundled with good coverage for trip delays, travel inconvenience and missed connections.

Cheapest travel insurance of 2024

Why trust our travel insurance experts

Our team of travel insurance experts analyzes hundreds of insurance products and thousands of data points to help you find the best travel insurance for your next trip. We use a data-driven methodology to determine each rating. Advertisers do not influence our editorial content . You can read more about our methodology below.

1,855 coverage details evaluated.
567 rates reviewed.
5 levels of fact-checking.

Best cheap travel insurance

Top-scoring plans

Average cost, medical limit per person, medical evacuation limit per person, why it’s the best.

WorldTrips tops our rating of the cheapest travel insurance with two plans:

Atlas Journey Preferred is the cheaper travel insurance plan of the two, with $100,000 per person in emergency medical benefits as secondary coverage and an optional upgrade to primary coverage. It’s also our pick for the best travel insurance for cruises .
Atlas Journey Premier costs a little more but gives you $150,000 in travel medical insurance with primary coverage . This is a good option if health insurance for international travel is a priority.

Pros and cons

Atlas Journey Preferred is the cheapest of our 5-star travel insurance plans.
Atlas Journey Premier offers $150,000 in primary medical coverage.
Both plans have top-notch $1 million per person in medical evacuation coverage.
Each plan offers travel inconvenience coverage of $750 per person.
12 optional upgrades, including destination wedding and rental car damage and theft.
No non-medical evacuation coverage.

Cheap travel insurance for cruises

Travel insured.

Top-scoring plan

Travel Insured offers cheap travel insurance for cruises and its Worldwide Trip Protector plan gets 4 stars in our rating of the best cruise travel insurance .

Worldwide Trip Protector offers $1 million in emergency evacuation coverage per person and a rare $150,000 in non-medical evacuation per person. It also has primary coverage for travel medical insurance benefits, which means you won’t have to file medical claims with your health insurance first.
Cheap trip insurance for cruises.
Offers a rare $150,000 for non-medical evacuation.
$500 per person baggage delay benefit only requires a 3-hour delay.
Optional rental car damage benefit up to $50,000.
Missed connection benefit of $500 per person only available for cruises and tours.

Best cheap travel insurance for families

Travelex has the best cheap travel insurance for families because kids age 17 are covered by your policy for free when they’re traveling with you.

Free coverage for children 17 and under on the same policy.
$2,000 travel delay coverage per person ($250 per day) after 5 hours.
Hurricane and weather coverage after a common carrier delay of any amount of time.
Only $50,000 per person emergency medical coverage.
Baggage delay coverage is only $200 and requires a 12-hour delay.

Best cheap travel insurance for seniors

Evacuation limit per person

Nationwide has the best cheap travel insurance for seniors — its Prime plan gets 4 stars in our best senior travel insurance rating. However, Nationwide’s Cruise Choice plan ranks higher in our best cheap travel insurance rating.

Cruise Choice has a $500 per person benefit if a cruise itinerary change causes you to miss a prepaid excursion. It also has a missed connections benefit of $1,500 per person after only a 3-hour delay, for cruises or tours. But note that this coverage is secondary coverage to any compensation provided by a common carrier.
Coverage for cruise itinerary changes, ship-based mechanical breakdowns and covered shipboard service disruptions.
Non-medical evacuation benefit of $25,000 per person.
Baggage loss benefits of $2,500 per person.
Travel medical coverage is secondary.
Trip cancellation benefit for losing your job requires three years of continuous employment.
No “cancel for any reason” (CFAR) upgrade available.
Missed connection coverage of $1,500 per person is only for tours and cruises, after a 3-hour delay.

Best cheap travel insurance for add-on options

AIG offers the best cheap travel insurance for add-on options because the Travel Guard Preferred plan allows you to customize your policy with a host of optional upgrades.

Travel Guard Preferred upgrades include “cancel for any reason” (CFAR) coverage , rental vehicle damage coverage and bundles that offer additional benefits for adventure sports, travel inconvenience, quarantine, pets, security and weddings. There’s also a medical bundle that increases the travel medical benefit to $100,000 and emergency evacuation to $1 million.
Bundle upgrades allow you to customize your affordable travel insurance policy.
Emergency medical and evacuation limits can be doubled with optional upgrade.
Base travel insurance policy has relatively low medical limits.
$300 baggage delay benefit requires a 12-hour delay.
Optional CFAR upgrade only reimburses up to 50% of trip cost.

Best cheap travel insurance for missed connections

TravelSafe has the best cheap travel insurance for missed connections because coverage is not limited to cruises and tours, as it is with many policies.

Best-in-class $2,500 per person in missed connection coverage.
$1 million per person in medical evacuation and $25,000 in non-medical evacuation coverage.
Generous $2,500 per person baggage and personal items loss benefit.
Most expensive of the best cheap travel insurance plans.
No “interruption for any reason” coverage available.
Weak baggage delay coverage of $250 per person after 12 hours.

Cheapest travel insurance comparison

How much does the cheapest travel insurance cost?

The cheapest travel insurance in our rating is $334. This is for a WorldTrips Atlas Journey Preferred travel insurance plan, based on the average of seven quotes for travelers of various ages to international destinations with a range of trip values.

Factors that determine travel insurance cost

There are several factors that determine the cost of travel insurance, including:

Age and number of travelers being insured.
Trip length.
Total trip cost.
The travel insurance plan you choose.
The travel insurance company.
Any add-ons, features or upgraded benefits you include in the travel insurance plan.

Expert tip: “In general, travelers can expect to pay anywhere from 4% to 10% of their total prepaid, non-refundable trip costs,” said Suzanne Morrow, CEO of InsureMyTrip.

Is buying the cheapest travel insurance a good idea?

Choosing cheaper travel insurance without paying attention to what a plan covers and excludes could leave you underinsured for your trip. Comparing travel insurance plans side-by-side can help ensure you get enough coverage to protect yourself financially in an emergency for the best price.

For example, compare these two Travelex travel insurance plans:

Travel Basic is cheaper but it only provides up to $15,000 for emergency medical expense coverage. You’ll also have to pay extra for coverage for children.
Travel Select will cost you a bit more but it covers up to $50,000 in medical expenses and includes coverage for kids aged 17 and younger traveling with you. It also offers upgrades such additional medical coverage, “cancel for any reason” (CFAR) coverage and an adventure sports rider that may be a good fit for your trip.

Reasons to consider paying more for travel insurance

Make sure you understand what you’re giving up if you buy the cheapest travel insurance. Here are a few reasons you may consider paying a little extra for better coverage.

Emergency medical. The best travel medical insurance offers primary coverage for emergency medical benefits. Travel insurance with primary coverage can cost more than secondary coverage but will save you from having to file a claim with your health insurance company before filing a travel insurance claim.
Emergency evacuation. If you’re traveling to a remote location or planning a boat excursion on your trip, look at travel insurance with a high medical evacuation insurance limit. If you are injured while traveling, transportation to the nearest adequate medical facility could cost in the tens to hundreds of thousands. It may make sense to pay more for travel insurance with robust emergency evacuation coverage.
Flexibility. To maximize your trip flexibility, you might consider upgrading your travel insurance to “ cancel for any reason” (CFAR) coverage . This will increase the cost of your travel insurance but allow you to cancel your trip for any reason — not just those listed in your policy. The catch is that you’ll need to cancel at least 48 hours before your trip and will only be reimbursed 50% or 75% of your trip expenses, depending on the plan.
Upgrades. Many travel insurance plans have optional extras like car rental collision and adventure sports (which may otherwise be excluded from coverage). These will cost you extra but may give you the coverage you need.

How to find the cheapest travel insurance

The best way to find the cheapest travel insurance is to determine what you’re looking for in a travel insurance policy and compare plans that meet your needs.

“Travel insurance isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every trip is different, and every traveler has different needs, wants and concerns. This is why comparison is key,” said Morrow.

Consider the following factors when comparing cheap travel insurance plans.

How often you’re traveling. A single-trip policy may be the most cost-effective if you’re only going on a single trip this year. But a multi-trip travel insurance plan may be cheaper if you’re going on multiple international trips throughout the year. Annual travel insurance policies cover you for a whole year as long as each trip doesn’t exceed a certain number of days, usually 30 to 90 days.
Credit card has travel insurance benefits. The best credit cards offer perks and benefits, and many offer travel insurance-specific benefits. The coverage types and benefit limits can vary, and you must put the entire trip cost on the credit card to use the coverage. If your trip costs more than the coverage limit on your card, you can supplement the rest with a cheaper travel insurance plan.
The coverage you need. When looking for the best travel insurance option at the most affordable price, only buy extras and upgrades you really need. A basic plan may only provide up to $500 in baggage insurance, but if you only plan to take $300 worth of clothes and accessories, you don’t need to pay more for higher coverage limits.

Is cheap travel insurance worth it?

Cheap travel insurance can be worth it, as long as you understand the plan limitations and exclusions. Taking the time to read your policy, especially the fine print, well before your trip can ensure there won’t be any surprises about what’s covered once your journey begins.

“If a traveler is looking for coverage for travel delays, cancellations, interruptions, medical and baggage — a comprehensive travel insurance policy will provide the most bang for their buck,” said Morrow. But if you’re on a tight budget and are only worried about emergency medical care and evacuation coverage while traveling abroad, stand-alone options are cheaper.

Before buying travel insurance, you should also consider what your health insurance will cover.

“Most domestic health insurance plans, including Medicare, will not cover medical bills abroad,” said Morrow. Even if you’re staying stateside, you may find value in an affordable travel insurance plan with medical coverage if you have a high-deductible health plan (HDHP).

A cheap travel insurance plan is better than none at all if you end up in a situation that would have covered some or all of your prepaid, nonrefundable trip expenses.

Methodology

Our insurance experts reviewed 1,855 coverage details and 567 rates to determine the best travel insurance . From those top-scoring travel insurance plans, we chose the most affordable for our rating of the cheapest travel insurance.

Insurers could score up to 100 points based on the following factors:

Cost: 40 points. We scored the average cost of each travel insurance policy for a variety of trips and traveler profiles.
Medical expenses: 10 points. We scored travel medical insurance by the coverage amount available. Travel insurance policies with emergency medical expense benefits of $250,000 or more per person were given the highest score of 10 points.
Medical evacuation: 10 points. We scored each plan’s emergency medical evacuation coverage by coverage amount. Travel insurance policies with medical evacuation expense benefits of $500,000 or more per person were given the highest score of 10 points.
Pre-existing medical condition exclusion waiver: 10 points. We gave full points to travel insurance policies that cover pre-existing medical conditions if certain conditions are met.
Missed connection: 10 points. Travel insurance plans with missed connection benefits of $1,000 per person or more received full points.
“Cancel for any reason” upgrade: 5 points. We gave points to travel insurance plans with optional “cancel for any reason” coverage that reimburses up to 75%.
Travel delay required waiting time: 5 points. We gave 5 points to travel insurance policies with travel delay benefits that kick in after a delay of 6 hours or less.
Cancel for work reasons: 5 points. If a travel insurance plan allows you to cancel your trip for work reasons, such as your boss requiring you to stay and work, we gave it 5 points.
Hurricane and severe weather: 5 points. Travel insurance plans that have a required waiting period for hurricane and weather coverage of 12 hours or less received 5 points.

Some travel insurance companies may offer plans with additional benefits or lower prices than the plans that scored the highest, so make sure to compare travel insurance quotes to see your full range of options.

Cheapest travel insurance FAQs

When buying travel insurance, cheapest is not always the best. The most affordable travel insurance plans typically offer fewer coverages with lower policy limits and few or no optional upgrades. Add up your total nonrefundable trip costs and compare travel insurance plans and available features that cover your travel expenses. This strategy can help you find the cheapest travel insurance policy that best protects you from financial loss if an unforeseen circumstance arises.

Get the coverage you need: Best travel insurance of 2024

According to our analysis, WorldTrips , Travel Insured International and Travelex offer the best cheap travel insurance. Policy coverage types and limits can vary by each travel insurance provider, so the best way to get the cheapest travel insurance plan is to compare several policies and companies to find the right fit for your budget.

A good rate for travel insurance depends on your budget and coverage needs. The most comprehensive travel insurance plan is usually not the cheapest. But cheap trip insurance may not have enough coverage or the types of coverage you want. Comparing different levels of coverage and how much they cost can help you find the best cheap insurance for travel.

The average cost of travel insurance is between 5% to 6% of your total travel expenses for one trip, according to our analysis of rates. However, you may find cheaper travel insurance if you opt for a plan with fewer benefits or lower coverage limits. How much you pay for travel insurance will also depend on the number of travelers covered, their ages, the length of the trip and any upgrades you add to your plan.

Travel insurance covers nonrefundable, prepaid trip costs — up to the policy coverage limits — when your trip is interrupted or canceled for a covered reason outlined in your plan documents. Even the cheapest travel insurance policies usually provide coverage for:

Medical emergencies.
Trip delays.
Trip interruption.
Trip cancellation.
Lost, stolen or damaged luggage.

However, if you’re looking to save on travel insurance, you can shop for a policy that only has travel medical insurance and does not include benefits for trip cancellation .

Even when you buy cheap travel insurance, you can often use upgrade options to customize your policy to meet your specific needs.

Some common travel insurance add-ons you may want to consider include:

Rental car damage coverage.
Medical bundle.
Security bundle.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Adventure sports bundle.
Pet bundle.
Wedding bundle.
“Cancel for work reasons” coverage.
“Interruption for any reason” (IFAR) coverage.
“Cancel for any reason” (CFAR) coverage .

Blueprint is an independent publisher and comparison service, not an investment advisor. The information provided is for educational purposes only and we encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding specific financial decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Blueprint has an advertiser disclosure policy . The opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Blueprint editorial staff alone. Blueprint adheres to strict editorial integrity standards. The information is accurate as of the publish date, but always check the provider’s website for the most current information.

Mandy is an insurance writer who has been creating online content since 2018. Before becoming a full-time freelance writer, Mandy spent 15 years working as an insurance agent. Her work has been published in Bankrate, MoneyGeek, The Insurance Bulletin, U.S. News and more.

Heidi Gollub is the USA TODAY Blueprint managing editor of insurance. She was previously lead editor of insurance at Forbes Advisor and led the insurance team at U.S. News & World Report as assistant managing editor of 360 Reviews. Heidi has an MBA from Emporia State University and is a licensed property and casualty insurance expert.

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You must meet some basic requirements to get a visitor visa.

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be in good health
have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit
The amount of money you will need depends on how long you will stay and if you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives.

You may also need a medical exam and letter of invitation from someone who lives in Canada.

Check the list of documents you need based on your situation .

Some people are inadmissible to Canada, which means they are not allowed to enter the country. You can be inadmissible for several reasons, including being involved in:

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human rights violations
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIANS PASSENGERS TRAVELING TO CUBA (updated as of Nov 2, 2023)
Travelling from Canada to Cuba, you just need a valid Canadian passport, if your passport is from another country, you need your Canadian resident card or a work or study permit that includes a multiple-entry permit attached to your passport. For Cuba, you need the tourist card (the tourist card is included in your plane ticket and is issued by the airline on board)
All passengers arriving to Cuba from a direct flight from Canada, do not need to present a vaccination passport.
Medical insurance is required for Cuba, medical insurance must cover any type of medical emergency including COVID-19, so in case of a medical emergency the tourist is responsible for paying the costs, for this reason, Cuba suggests having medical insurance for all types of medical emergencies including covid. If you are unable to obtain insurance in Canada, you can purchase medical insurance in Cuba at the airport or visit www.cubatravel.cu. For more information on what the insurance includes, contact the representative at the Insurance desk at the airport in Cuba.
Since January 1, 2022, travelers must complete the customs and health declaration form, this is done online and the website to visit is: https://www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu . All travelers must complete this information online 48 hours before traveling to Cuba. Once the form is completed, you will receive a QR code by email. You must show an electronic or printed version of the QR code to the authorities upon arrival. If you have any problems and you can't fill out the form online because you don't have internet access, the printed form will be available on arrival at the airport in Cuba to fill it out.
CURRENCY: The local currency is the Cuban Peso (CUP). The convertible peso has been discontinued and is no longer accepted in Cuba. US and CAD dollars are accepted anywhere in Cuba. At tourist areas which includes hotels, restaurants and shopping malls, payment is only accepted with debit/visa cards or visa / mastercard credit cards from Canadian banks . Customers who do not have a credit card can buy a prepaid card in Cuba at the airport or at any money exchange kiosks at hotels . Payments outside the tourist areas are all in Cuban pesos (CUP); We recommend exchanging Canadian dollars for pesos as needed and only if you plan to travel OUTSIDE of tourist areas, since you will not be able to change the remaining pesos into Canadian dollars at the end of the holiday.

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