Travel insurance for visiting Canada or Canadians visiting USA
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Insurance for travelers from Canada visiting USA
Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance Plans for traveling multiple times
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Worldwide travel health insurance for US Expatriates
Know moreSnowbird Travel health insurance for Canadians visiting USA
A lot of Canadians travel across the southern border to the US during the winter months. The reasons for travel, be it for warmer weather for the snowbirds. It is important to buy proper health insurance with adequate coverage in the United States. The "Canadian government authorities advise Canadians to buy travel insurance" while traveling overseas from Canada. Given the high cost of healthcare in the US, it is not worth the risk of being uninsured while visiting the United States.Popular Snowbird destinations
US travel insurance for Canadians visiting USA
We are pleased to assist many clients from our neighbors to the north! The Government of Canada advises Canadians to buy travel insurance even for short visits outside the country.We often get queries from many Canadian residents particularly from Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, in particular from the cities of Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa and Edmonton who visit the southern states of the US (Florida, Texas, California, Arizona ...) to enjoy warmer climes during the winter months. Whether you are visiting for a few days, you are a student who will stay for several years, or spend part of the year in a winter home here, we can find the perfect plan for you!
Canadians coming to the US regularly, or living either in the US or Mexico for part of the year might want to consider our Global medical plans. The applications are however reviewed by an underwriting team and applications can have riders or exclusions for certain existing ailments. These global plans provide better coverage including preventive care and pre-existing condition coverage and can be renewed for a longer period when compared to the shorter term visitor insurance plans. These global insurance plans are purchased on an annual basis, though the payment can be on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis.
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Tourist information for Canadians traveling to the USA
Travel insurance for visiting Canada
Over 20 million tourists visited Canada in 2017, this was partly due to events celebrating Canada's 150th birthday. With the Canadian government declaring 2018 as ‘The Year of Tourism’ and thanks to initiatives like relaxed visa requirements, increased direct flights to Canada and greater publicity with The Lonely Planet declaring Canada as a top tourist destination, Canada hopes to increase the number of tourists in the coming years even more. Most tourists visiting Canada are from the United States, China, Mexico, Brazil and India.
Are US citizens medical expenses covered in Canada? Does Medicare pay for US citizens visiting Canada? These are questions that we regularly receive from US travelers visiting Canada. US domestic health insurance plans provide little to no insurance cover outside the US national borders. It is important for US visitors to Canada to buy proper travel health insurance while in Canada. We have even had instances of travelers call us from the US/Canada land border who are asked to buy proper travel insurance before entering Canada.
International tourists should be aware that unlike Canadian residents who have health care cover, international tourists visiting Canada have to pay for any medical services received. A day's stay at a Canadian hospital can cost up to $4,000 and an emergency room visit can cost up to $1,000. It is therefore important for international travelers visiting Canada to buy proper travel medical insurance. All the travel insurance plans on our website are administered by companies based in the United States, but work ideally in Canada as they are available to travelers of any nationality while traveling outside their home country. The travel health insurance plan costs are based on the age of the visitor, the duration of stay, the deductible and the medical coverage of the policy. We recommend between $100,000 to $250,000 maximum medical coverage for your stay in Canada. While costs are lower than those in the US, they are still quite high.
Are US citizens medical expenses covered in Canada? Does Medicare pay for US citizens visiting Canada? These are questions that we regularly receive from US travelers visiting Canada. US domestic health insurance plans provide little to no insurance cover outside the US national borders. It is important for US visitors to Canada to buy proper travel health insurance while in Canada. We have even had instances of travelers call us from the US/Canada land border who are asked to buy proper travel insurance before entering Canada.
International tourists should be aware that unlike Canadian residents who have health care cover, international tourists visiting Canada have to pay for any medical services received. A day's stay at a Canadian hospital can cost up to $4,000 and an emergency room visit can cost up to $1,000. It is therefore important for international travelers visiting Canada to buy proper travel medical insurance. All the travel insurance plans on our website are administered by companies based in the United States, but work ideally in Canada as they are available to travelers of any nationality while traveling outside their home country. The travel health insurance plan costs are based on the age of the visitor, the duration of stay, the deductible and the medical coverage of the policy. We recommend between $100,000 to $250,000 maximum medical coverage for your stay in Canada. While costs are lower than those in the US, they are still quite high.
Popular tourist destinations in Canada
Bay of Fundy
The Bay of Fundy, located on the Atlantic coast in eastern Canada, is famous for its high tidal range.
Churchill
Nicknamed the “Polar Bear Capital of the World,” it is one of the top tourist attractions in Canada.
Moraine Lake
Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park is one of the most photographed places in western Canada.
Gros Morne National Park
The ancient rocks in Gros Morne National Park help people understand how the oceans and continents were created.
Canada - General information
Location North America
Capital Ottawa
Language English, French
CurrencyCanadian Dollar
Population Around 36 million
Best time to visit Sep, Oct
Vacation spots Banff National Park, Toronto, Vancouver, Banff, Montreal, Niagara falls, Quebec city, Whistler, Lake Louise.
Schengen Visa information for Canadians citizens and Canadians residents (Non US citizens)
Canadians Citizens with a valid Canadians passport can travel to the Schengen states up to a maximum of 90 days without the need of a Schengen visa.
Requirements for traveling to the Schengen region:
- A valid Canada passport with a minimum of three months validity beyond the departure date from the Schengen area.
- Valid reason for travel.
- Proof of adequate financial resources to support oneself during the entire stay in the Schengen region.
- Any compliance or entry requirements specific to the country of travel or transit.
Canadians residents but non Canadians citizens visiting the Schengen region
Most Non Canadians citizens need to apply for the Schengen visa. Please check "Nationalities who need Schengen visa". Canadians residents but Non Canadians citizens need to provide the proof of resident status in the Canadians to apply for a Schengen/short stay visa. The visa and the Canadians resident status must be valid for at least 3 months after the last day of stay in the Schengen area.Long Term Stay in the Schengen Region (More than 90 days)
If you want to stay in the Schengen area for more than 90 days you must apply for a residence permit and not a Schengen visa. One of the requirements for Long Term Europe stay visa is the mandated Schengen visa insurance. Specific instructions for residence permit is available on the respective embassy/consulate's website.Please note that it is prudent to give adequate processing time while applying for the Schengen visa. This is particularly true during the peak travel months in Summer and in Winter.
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