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If you are a Canadian, you know that Canada provides financial coverage to its citizens for almost all medical emergencies possible. However, if you are a visitor in Canada, and you are not prepared for an unforeseen medical emergency, your international travel can immediately turn into a terrifying situation, as the medical expenses at Canadian hospitals are considerably high. Also, most of the domestic medical coverage by insurance providers from across the globe does not cover medical situations that may occur when you are not in your home country.

What is Insurance for Visitors in Canada?

The Government of Canada has designed a special visitors insurance for people visiting the country with a temporary purpose. Whether you are visiting the country for work, for education, or just to spend time with your family and friends living in Canada, or just as a tourist to explore the country, do not let your medical coverage be a matter of concern. While you plan your travel to Canada, consider Visitors Insurance and get coverage for all your medical emergencies in case of any illness or accident.

What is the Emergency Medical Expenses Covered under Visitor’s Insurance?

Hospital services and outpatient treatments provided by a hospital.

Ambulance services

X-ray and other diagnostic examinations

Prescribed drugs

Essential medical appliances

Private duty nursing & medical attendants

Follow-up visits

Fracture treatment

Hospital allowance

Maternity Expenses (*conditions applied)

Professional medical services like physiotherapist, chiropractor, chiropodist, osteopath, podiatrist

Physician, optometrist, and acupuncturist

Dental services

Emergency evacuation and airfare

Return of traveling companion

Return of dependent children

Repatriation

Family transportation (*conditions applied)

Out of pocket expenses

Childcare

24-hour accidental insurance

Pre-existing stable & unstable medical conditions

Optional additional coverages for sports activities

Accidental death and dismemberment coverage

Who Should Buy Visitors Insurance for Canada?

Any visitor to Canada from another country including those holding a Super Visa or Travel Visa.

All foreign students visiting the country for obtaining an education.

Any individual visiting the country for work purposes.

An immigrant moving to the country and is not covered under Canada's Government Health Insurance Plan (GHIP).

A Canadian resident returning to the country is yet to be covered under Canada’s GHIP.

What Medical Coverage and Benefits Does Canada’s Insurance for Visitors Provide?

There is medical coverage for any medical care, hospitalization, and emergence reparation including the physicians’ fees and prescription drugs.

There is coverage for all dental expenses in case of an accident or sickness, limited to a certain amount depending on your insurance provider.

There is coverage for COVID-19 emergencies, however, it is subject to the terms and conditions of your insurance provider.

There is coverage for any pre-existing medical conditions, subject to the terms and conditions of your insurance provider.

There are monthly plans available with a coverage of $100,000 for 180 days in case of visitor’s insurance, and for 365 days in case of super visa insurance.

With Visitors Insurance, you are eligible for 24-hour emergence medical assistance in Canada.

You are eligible for a 100% refund if no Super Visa is granted to you.

You may or may not be eligible for a partial refund in case you leave the country earlier from the decided date and have no claim on your insurance, subject to the regular terms and conditions of your insurance provider.

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