Tailor Your Travel Insurance

Yes, subject to certain conditions, particularly regarding the destination and the trip length. 

Side trips outside Canada are covered if they meet all of the following criteria: 

• They must begin and end in Canada. 

• They must take place entirely during the covered period. 

• They must not exceed 30 days in duration. 

• They must not take place in your country of permanent residence. 

• In addition, the total duration of all side trips during the covered period must not exceed 49% of the contract term. 

Yes. We offer insurance that meets the requirements for a Super Visa. Visitors to Canada insurance is available with three maximum coverage options per traveller: $50,000, $100,000 or $150,000. 

Contracts can be purchased for a period of one year, as required when applying for a Super Visa.

Yes. Visitors to Canada insurance is available to individuals aged 79 or younger.

Yes. You have up to 30 days after your arrival in Canada to purchase a Visitors to Canada insurance contract, subject to certain conditions. 

If you were previously covered in Canada by similar insurance from another insurer, you may also purchase a Visitors to Canada insurance policy within 30 days of the end of that coverage.

Visitors to Canada insurance is designed for individuals who are not covered by a public health insurance plan. It is available to immigrants, permanent residents waiting for public health coverage, foreign workers and students, Canadian citizens returning after an extended absence, Super Visa applicants and holders and tourists. 

Yes. You can contact travel assistance with just one click: 

• Available 24/7, wherever you are 

• Accessible via Wi-Fi or mobile data 

• No number to dial, no charges, and no long-distance fees 

Call travel assistance 

No internet access? You can also contact travel assistance by phone: 

• Canada and the United States (toll-free): 1-800-361-6068   

• Elsewhere in the world (collect call): 416-646-2585

Yes, whenever possible. Our assistance team is available 24/7 to help you access the most appropriate care. In the event of a medical emergency, contact Blue Cross Travel Assistance immediately. 

If you receive medical treatment without contacting us beforehand, your claim may be denied. If you’re unable to contact us before seeking care, please call us as soon as possible to open your assistance file.

It depends on the type of insurance: 

• Travel insurance for Canadian residents: 
  No. It must be purchased before you leave your province of residence and must cover the entire duration of your trip. 

• Visitors to Canada insurance: 
  Yes. It can be purchased up to 30 days after your arrival in Canada, subject to certain conditions.

A pre-existing medical condition refers to any illness or condition that existed before your departure. To be covered, your condition must remain stable for a specific period outlined in your policy, which varies based on your age. You may also have the option to shorten this period by selecting the Option: Reduced Stability Period. For more details, please refer to our blog or contact one of our agents.

Provincial health insurance plans cover only a portion of medical expenses incurred outside your province of residence. Coverage may include limitations and exclusions, such as ambulance services, repatriation costs and prescription drugs. For this reason, purchasing travel insurance is recommended when travelling outside your province of residence within Canada.