Health insurance for Canadians in USA

Annual Multi-trip travel insurance for Canadians

There are many Canadians who travel to the US and elsewhere outside Canada regularly. These travelers can be businessmen or corporate travelers or those who live close to the US border and travel overseas often.

While there are many top rated travel health insurance plans for multiple trips worldwide, the Patriot Annual Multi trip insurance is an ideal plan for Canadian travelers. Every trip duration can be limited to either 30 days or 45 days with a medical coverage maximum of $1 million. Travelers up to the age of 76 years can buy this plan. The plan is renewable up to 3 years and also offers coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Greetings to all our neighbors up North! The COVID pandemic has really changed the shape of international travel. I have recently gotten many calls from Canadians with questions about their Canadian travel insurance coverage in the US and about medical insurance to USA from Canada.

If you have any doubts as to your coverage, we urge to to check on your benefits with your insurance provider and know that we have alternatives should you need coverage now (even though you are already in the US) either due to cancellation or expiration of the policy.

Covid19 travel insurance for Canadians to USA

Note that some companies cannot sell policies to Canadian citizens or to people with Canadian addresses. However, Global Underwriters, IMG and Trawick International, and INF are companies that can provide policies.

Trawick International Insurance:

  • Trawick International offers visitor medical insurance for coronavirus (covid-19) with their Safe Travels USA Visitor Insurance. The Safe Travels USA Comprehensive visitor insurance for Covid19 is ideal for travelers with pre-existing medical conditions even for travelers older than 70 years. You can compare all Safe Travels USA Insurance plans for Covid19 and buy it online to get coverage as early as the following day.

Seven Corners Covid visitors insurance:

  • Seven Corners Travel medical plus Insurance offers covid travel insurance for USA. The Sevencorners coronavirus visitor insurance treatment benefit is available for COVID-19 (the disease); SARS-Cov-2 (the virus); and any mutation or variation of SARS-CoV-2.

Global Underwriters:

  • Diplomat America Insurance by Global Underwriters offers coverage for covid-19 as a new sickness. Diplomat America Covid19 travel insurance is available for Canadians travelling to the US. Pre-existing ailments are however excluded, which means that travelers infected before the plan effective date, will be considered as an pre-existing medica condition and will not provide coverage for that ailment.

INF travel insurance:

  • INF Insurance offers Canadian visitors health insurance for coronavirus in the US, Canada and Mexico. INF US visitors insurance for Canadians covers covid-19 as any other illness. One of their plans (Elite) has excellent coverage of pre-existing medical conditions beyond the usual coverage for "acute onset" of pre-existing conditions which is a unique offering. You can compare their plans using this link and purchase the one you are interested in by choosing the "buy now" button for the appropriate plan: Please note that the Elite Plan insurance for Covid19 and Premier Insurance for Covid19 are cheaper per month if you purchase at least 90 days the first time you buy them. You can Compare INF travel insurance for Covid19.

International Medical Group (IMG) Covid19 travel insurance

  • International Medical Group (IMG) Coronavirus insurance offers covid19 US travel insurance for Canadians travelling to USA. IMG's Patriot America Plus and Patriot Platinum insurance plans cover COVID-19 like any other illness. The Patriot America Plus Covid Insurance and Patriot America Platinum insurance includes COVID coverage for Canadian snowbirds up to the policy maximum.
As ever, we wish you safe and happy travels. Do call us with questions or concerns you may have.

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Factors that determine the cost of Canada travel insurance plans

Age of the traveler

The cost of travel insurance is directly proportional to the age of the traveler. The older the traveler and greater will be the cost of the visitors health insurance.

Type of travel insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance which provide exhaustive coverage are more expensive than fixed benefit travel insurance.

Medical maximum coverage and deductible options

The price of visitors medical insurance is directly dependant on the maximum medical coverage and inversely proportional to the deductible of the plan chosen.

Region of coverage

Travel insurance depends on the coverage region. The cost for visitor health insurance for the United States is most expensive.

Duration of travel insurance

The longer the duration of visitor medical insurance required, the higher will be the cost.

Any add on benefits

Additional add-on benefits like adventure sports coverage … will increase the cost of coverage.

Steps to buy
Canada travel insurance online

 Step 1: Finding the available US travel insurance plans

Complete the travel insurance quote request form by providing details of the traveller and insurance requirements.

Compare the price and the benefits of the different travel insurance options to identify what fits your needs best.

Purchase the plan that fits your needs and budget best by using a credit card and completing the online application.

Review the travel insurance documents received by email closely for coverage details and relevant contact numbers

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Canadians planning to visit Mexico

Mexico is a beautiful vibrant country with warm weather and a great deal of diversity in cultures, landscapes and activities available for tourists. The Yucatan peninsula, made famous by Cancun also has the Tulum beach which is a place to have fun in the sun. Then there is the Yellow city of Izamal , the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, these are just some of the popular places in Mexico to experience wonderful diverse landscapes.

While this is the fun aspect of international travel, one should pay attention to make sure that they are insured in case of unexpected incidents like sickness and injuries or trip delays and loss of luggage.

While the Mexican Government does not mandate travel health insurance for tourists visiting Mexico, things have however changed dramatically due to the SARS/COV2 Covid19 pandemic. Given the fluid situation, it is prudent to buy international travel insurance for Mexico from Canada, and this is reflected in the number of international travelers buying travel health insurance which has increased three times when compared to the period before the pandemic.

Travel Health Insurance is of vital importance to get medical care for emergencies or unexpected sickness and injuries. Canadian health insurance does not provide sufficient coverage outside of Canada. Due to Covid19 pandemic another important factor to consider is quarantine benefits/lodging benefits in case you come in contact with someone who is Covid positive. Apart from these, in case you need to cancel the trip due to the pandemic or any other reason, insurance to cover the trip costs is a key requirement.

Here is a list of things to consider while traveling to Mexico:
  • Coverage for medical emergency (sickness or injury)
  • Coverage for trip cancellation to cover the trip costs in case of cancellation
  • Trip Interruption
  • Baggage delay and Trip Delay
The popular travel health insurance plans that provide international coverage qualify for Canadians traveling to Mexico:

These travel health insurance plans mentioned above cover medical emergencies and unexpected sickness and injury. They have coverage for trip interruption, baggage delay and loss but there are some things that are not covered under these plans.

To bridge that gap we also offer trip cancellation insurance plans. Trip Insurance plans provide trip cancellation, trip interruption, missed flight connection...

Popular Trip Insurance plans for Canadians going to Mexico are listed below:
  • Travel Insurance Select : Travel Insurance Services administered Travel Insurance Select covers for trip cancellation and interruption. Trip Cancellation, baggage loss, emergency evacuation.

Travel Insurance Select plan has three versions namely Basic, Plus and Elite with Elite version has comparatively more benefits compared to the other two.

Make your travel full of fun and stress free by making a suitable choice of the travel/trip health insurance plan according to your needs. Never compromise on insurance as it can end up being an expensive trip in case of unanticipated mishaps.

US Travel health insurance for Canadians in the USA

Can I get US insurance when I am already in the US? Does the warning level from my country matter to getting US insurance?

YES! Canadians CAN purchase US travel insurance policies from us to cover the remainder of their stay (as long as they like). The travel insurance plans that cover COVID have been written not to exclude coverage based on these levels issued by any government authorities.

Note that the policies are generally renewable, so if plans change (as they so often do these days), the policies can be extended (minimum of 5 days and up to 12 months). Policies are available up to $100,000 for persons in their 70s and up to $50,000 for persons in their 80s. You can use our search engine to determine the best prices for you based on age and deductible you'd like.

The deductible on a comprehensive policy is generally a one-time payment if there are any medical expenses (doctor visit, ER visit, medications, etc). A higher deductible will give a lower premium cost, so it is a balance of what you feel you can pay out in the unlikely event you will need medical attention, and how much the policy costs you per month and day.

When you purchase the policy, you will enter your Canadian address as your "home" or "residence" address regardless of whether you own a home in the US or not. The "residence" country and the "destination" country CANNOT be the same. Then, you can choose the start date (even if it says trip start date) as the first day you need the policy. And, even though you choose an "Trip end date" you can always extend most policies without issue (just do not wait until they have expired).

Unfortunately, insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions is very limited on most US visitor policies for foreign visitors. Some policies will cover "acute onset" of pre-existing conditions which should mean life-threatening emergencies due to pre-existing conditions, but they have all recently excluded chronic and congenital disorders from that coverage. As a non-medical person, I'm not sure what illnesses/disorders that leaves that WOULD be covered. The Safe Travels Elite (a fixed plan) and Safe Travels Comprehensive offers some coverage $25,000 or $15,000 for a cardiac issue. The Elite insurance, Elite Plus insurance, Elite 90 insurance,Premier Plus insurance and Premier insurance are cheaper per month if you purchase at least 90 days the first time you buy them. Hop! WorldHopper, Hop! WorldHopper, Hop! Travel Assistance For USA and Hop! TripAssist Plus offers medical assistance for pre-existing conditions.

While there will always be some risk involved while traveling and staying in the US, travelers do have travel insurance options for visiting the US. Compare US travel insurance for Canada and buy the plan that best fits your needs.

As ever, we wish you safe and happy travels!

Health insurance for US citizens traveling to 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 numberof tourists in the coming years even more. Most tourists visiting Canada are from the United States, China, Mexico, Canada 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.

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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.

Canada reopens borders to international travelers

Canada has fully opened its borders to international travelers without any Covid related restrictions.

However given the Covid pandemic, it remains important to have good international travel insurance with Covid coverage and travelers must still have a suitable US travel insurance plan with quarantine coverage for Canada.

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Travel insurance for Quarantine coverage

  • Travel insurance for US Citizens and US Residents traveling outside USA
  • Provides minimum coverage of $3,000 for potential or extended quarantine lodging expenses due to Covid19.
  • Provides guaranteed travel insurance for Covid19 for medical expenses of at least USD $50,000.
  • Covid-19 is covered as any other sickness
  • Safe Travels Voyager plan's trip delay benefit can be upgraded.
  • The base benefit is $3000 (which is $250 per day). Traveler’s can choose $4000 ($300 per day) or $7000 ($500 per day).
  • Travel insurance for US Citizens and US Residents traveling outside USA
  • Provides minimum coverage of $2,000 for potential or extended quarantine lodging expenses due to Covid19.
  • Provides guaranteed travel insurance for Covid19 for medical expenses of at least USD $50,000.
  • Covid-19 is covered as any other sickness.
  • Covid Quarantine Benefit: Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $2,000/$150 per person per day (6 hours or more) is included in the basic coverage.
  • Optional Quarantine Benefit Upgrade at additional price Trip Delay Max Upgrade - including Accommodations (6 Hours or more) $4000 ($300/day) or $7000 ($500 per day)
  • Travel insurance for Non US Citizens and Non US Residents traveling outside their home country
  • Provides minimum coverage of $2,000 for potential or extended quarantine lodging expenses due to Covid19.
  • Provides guaranteed travel insurance for Covid19 for medical expenses of at least USD $50,000.
  • Covid-19 is covered as any other sickness
  • Travel insurance for US Citizens and US Residents
  • Provides minimum coverage of $1,000 for potential or extended quarantine lodging expenses due to Covid19.
  • Covid19 medical expenses are covered and treated the same as any other sickness
  • Offers coverage of $50,000 for emergency medical expenses
  • Offers comprehensive trip cancellation coverage
  • Travel medical insurance coverage outside USA
  • Atlas insurance offers $50 per day for each day that travelers are quarantined abroad for a maximum of 10 days.
  • Coverage must be bought for a minimum of 30 days. Proof of quarantine mandated by physician needed.
  • Quarantine must be due to you testing positive for COVID-19/SARS-CoV2.
  • Travel insurance for US Citizens and US Residents traveling outside US
  • Trip cancellation up to $50,000
  • Trip interruption up to 200% of trip cost
  • $500,000 medical for sickness and injury/$1,000,000 medical transportation
  • Include $2000 in travel delay benefits for quarantine/lodging.
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Best travel insurance

Compare and buy the best travel insurance plans. The best international travel insurance plans specially designed to match the needs of international travelers.

Best international travel insurance for US citizens

  • Travel medical insurance for US Citizens and US Residents traveling outside USA
  • Available up to 180 days
  • Offers emergency sickness coverage up to $500,000
  • Covid-19 covered as any other sickness
  • Coverage for travelers traveling outside their home country whose destination excludes the U.S. and its territories.
  • Deductible options from $0 to $2,500
  • Policy Maximum from $50,000 to $2,000,000
  • Renewable upto 24 continuous months
  • Covers COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 as any other Illness or Injury.
  • Patriot Platinum Insurance is best suited for travelers expecting first-class medical coverage; vacationing families; individuals up to $8 million.
  • Deductible options from $0 to $25,000
  • Policy Maximum from $1,000,000 to $8,000,000
  • Renewable upto 24 continuous months
  • Covers COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 as any other Illness or Injury.
  • USA travel medical insurance coverage outside USA for US citizens
  • Available up to 365 days
  • Offers maximum coverage up to $2,000,000
  • Offers insurance coverage for Covid expenses
  • US travel health insurance for US citizens outside USA
  • Available up to 3 years (Elite plan)
  • Offers maximum coverage up to $1,000,000
  • Travel Medical Plus insurance offers coverage for expenses related to COVID-19
  • Short term fixed benefit cheap travel insurance USA for US citizens outside USA
  • Plan maximum options available up to $130,000 for medical expenses
  • Offers coverage outside the US
  • Includes coverage for Covid19 as any other illness under the medical expense maximum.
  • Testing for Covid-19 will only be covered if deemed medically necessary by a physician.
  • The antibody test and prescreening test are not covered, as they are not medically necessary. For individuals age 65+, maximum plan coverage is $100,000.
  • Offers coverage for travelling outside your home country
  • It includes coverage for Covid-19 is covered as any other illness under the medical expense maximum.
  • Testing for Covid-19 will only be covered if deemed medically necessary by a physician. The antibody test and prescreening test are not covered, as they are not medically necessary. Maximum age for plan eligibility is 64.

Best Expat insurance, Best Expatriate insurance

Compare and buy the best Expatriate insurance plans. Expat insurance is long term comprehensive global medical insurance for expats living outside their home country.

Expat insurance plans

  • Ideal for US expatriates and for those global citizens living and working outside their home country.
  • Xplorer Premier Insurance provides unlimited annual and lifetime medical maximum.
  • It covers pre-existing conditions with creditable coverage

Best trip cancellation insurance, Best trip protection insurance

Trip cancellation plans are designed to insure both the health of the traveler as well as the cost of non-refundable trip expenses should the trip get cancelled or is interrupted.

Best trip cancellation insurance

  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of insured trip cost
  • US Residents on domestic and worldwide trips
  • Travel SE Covid Quarantine Benefit: Travel SE plan offers Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $2,000/$125 per person per day is included in the basic coverage.
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of insured trip cost
  • US Residents on domestic and worldwide trips
  • Travel LX Covid Quarantine Benefit: Travel LX plan offers Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $2,500/$250 per person per day is included in the basic coverage.
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of insured trip cost
  • Inexpensive coverage for trip cancellation & interruption
  • Travel Lite Covid Quarantine Benefit: Travel Lite plan offers Coverage for accommodations due to a covered Trip Delay $500/$125 per person per day is included in the basic coverage.
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured
  • Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured
  • It covers Trip Cancellation coverage from $150 to $10,000.
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured
  • It covers Trip Cancellation coverage from $150 to $10,000.
  • Trip Cancellation: Trip Cost: Up to a Maximum of $30,000.
  • Maximum Trip Length 90 Days
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured
  • It covers Trip Cancellation coverage from $150 to $10,000.
  • Offered by Trawick International and is highly rated.
  • You can add a "Cancel for Any Reason" waiver onto the plan.
  • It can cover trips up to 90 days long.
  • Cancellation of policy must be purchased within 10 days of the initial trip deposit date.
  • Trip Cancellation: Basic - $15,000 Max
  • Trip Cancellation: Plus - $100,000 Max
  • Trip Cancellation: Elite - $100,000 Max
  • Trip Cancellation: 100% of trip cost up to $30,000
  • Provides coverage for U.S. residents travelling outside their home country
  • Trip Cancellation: 100% of trip cost up to $100,000
  • Provides coverage for U.S. residents travelling outside their home country

Cancel for any reason trip cancellation insurance

While some plans require that the trip is cancelled for an approved reason other plans are available with 'cancel for any reason' benefit. Unless you have purchased 'cancel for any reason' policy, there are many valid reasons to change the dates of trip or cancel it completely that will not be covered.

Cancel for any reason plans

  • Cancel For Any Reason: 75% of non-refundable trip cost
  • Trip Cancellation: 100% of trip cost up to $30,000
  • Cancel For Any Reason: 75% of non-refundable trip cost
  • Trip Cancellation: Tour cost to a maximum of $100,000
  • Cancel for Any Reason: Up to 75% of trip cost insured
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Cost
  • Cancel for Any Reason: 75% of non-refundable trip cost
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to a Maximum of $50,000. ($30,000 for travellers above 80 years)
  • Cancellation for Any Reason: 75% of the Insured Trip Cost within 21 days of trip deposit - some restrictions apply. Not available in NY or WA.
  • Trip Cancellation: Up to 100% of Trip Cost Insured

USA Senior Citizen travel insurance, USA seniors travel health insurance

Older travelers traveling outside their home country have a tough time finding good travel medical insurance to satisfy all their requirements. Here is a quick comparison of best travel health insurance for older travelers.

Travel health insurance for older US travelers

  • The GlobeHopper Multi-trip plan which covers a period of 12 months with a maximum of 30 days for each overseas trip
  • It is an affordable international travel health insurance for US citizens.
  • It offers coverage for medical and evacuation expenses for short trips.
  • It is available up to 12 months
  • It is an renewable long term international travel health insurance for US citizens.
  • It offers coverage for medical and evacuation expenses.
  • It is available up to 12 months.

Best Annual travel insurance, Best yearly travel insurance

Annual travel insurance cover multiple trips within an annual insurance plan. Annual insurance plans are ideal for businessmen and corporate travelers as there is no need to buy travel insurance every time they travel and are cheaper than buying several single trip travel insurance plans.

Annual Travel Plans

  • Patriot Multi Trip is designed by IMG to cover travelers taking multiple trips in a year.
  • Covers non US Citizens travelling multiple times annually outside their home country
  • Offers coverage for covid19 illness.
  • Trekker Essential Insurance offers maximum coverage of $50,000 for sickness and accidents.
  • Offers coverage for covid19 illness.
  • Available for both US and Non US citizens up to 75 years
  • Maximum trip length is 30 or 45 days per trip
  • Offers coverage for covid19 illness.
  • Available for US residents only up to age 81 years
  • Maximum trip length is 30 days per trip
  • Offers coverage for covid19 illness.
  • Voyager Annual (offered by USI Travel Insure) covers US citizens in and out of the US at least 100 miles away from home.
  • It does not cover trip cancellation but can be used for 90 days at a time within a year and is great for frequent travelers.
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Covid Quarantine insurance for US citizens

According to changes from June 2022, US Citizens who have traveled overseas are no longer required to get tested for COVID19 before traveling back to the US. This was earlier mandatory by the US government, and this requirement is currently under abeyance based on the trajectory of the pandemic. This COVID19 test was required both for unvaccinated and for vaccinated travelers. However, despite the Covid test not being compulsory, it is prudent for US citizens to buy travel insurance with Covid quarantine expenses included given the pandemic and different Covid sub-variants.

US travelers can either buy US Covid quarantine coverage trip insurance (includes coverage for cost of the trip), or Covid quarantine travel health insurance (insures only the health of the traveler and is cheaper than trip insurance).

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Canada travel insurance, Covid insurance for travel to Canada - FAQ's

Does Canada travel insurance cover Covid19 illness?

Yes. There are some Covid insurance for Canadians visiting USA that cover COVID-19 like any other illness. Canadians can use our search engine to compare USA travel insurance with covid coverage for Canadians.

They cannot be sick before the start of the policy for coverage to be valid (otherwise it will be considered pre-existing).

How to find and compare best Canada Covid19 travel insurance for Canadians to the USA?

It is important for international travelers visiting the USA to find the best Covid19 visitors medical insurance coverage in the midst of this pandemic. Travelers can compare visitor health insurance with Covid coverage by using our visitor insurance compare tool. In the tool, we have a question clarifying if you need to compare visitors insurance for Covid19.

Even in our display comparing best travel insurance for Covid19, we have a “filter” option where visitors can filter for Covid19 travel insurance coverage plans only. Based on your specific visitors insurance requirements we display all the available Covid travel insurance plans from top rated US insurance providers.

Does Canada travel insurance cover covid19 illness?

There are some USA Covid travel insurance plans available for travel to Canada that cover covid19 as a new illness. International travelers can compare best Covid travel insurance plans and buy it online.

These US covid travel insurance plans are available for visitors from Canada to the US, US citizens and US residents traveling abroad as well as non US travelers traveling outside their home country.

What is the best Canada travel insurance, What is the best Canada travel health insurance ?

This is an excellent question and our website strives to answer this question for our customers. Due to the different needs of different travelers there is no "one size fits all", and not one policy is always best for everyone in their unique situation.

If you are a traveler with concerns about a pre-existing medical condition that cause an emergency, then you will be looking at different travel insurance for Canada than someone without a life-threatening pre-existing condition.

We endeavor to be as transparent as possible and give our clients as much information as available so they can find the best Canada travel health insurance plan for their needs. Or, if you want some guidance, you can contact us and our licensed agents are here to help you with your travel insurance decision!

Why American visitor insurance?

American Visitor Insurance works with reputed US travel insurance providers to give US and international travelers a wide range of travel insurance options. We have two decades experience in understanding the diverse needs of US citizens and international travelers and in offering appropriate travel insurance options to them.

Our typical customers range from US citizens on vacation, international travelers visiting the US, international students, J visa holders, H1b Visa holders, US travelers going overseas, travelers to Schengen countries needing travel insurance for visa requirements, trip cancellation customers to insurance their trip expenses, travelers looking for Covid19 travel insurance with quarantine coverage as mandated by certain countries, corporate professionals and business travelers who travel internationally regularly as well as other diverse traveling groups with unique needs.

Our licensed customer support team provide service at all times helping travelers find the most appropriate travel insurance for their needs as well as guide them when using the insurance in the event of a medical or travel emergency. We also provide answers to all international travel insurance questions, reviews of different products, testimonials for customers as well as provide an user friendly travel insurance comparison tool where travelers can compare different products based on price as well as the coverage benefits. All of these tools help travelers make an informed decision while buying travel insurance.

What are the Canada travel insurance period of coverage options?

Offset :

  • Regular visitors to the US and Canada are aware that costs of medical care can be very high. To protect yourself and your loved ones from these costs, we highly recommend purchasing insurance for any travel outside your home country.
  • We have a variety of plans available that may be purchased for as few as 5 days, and up to 12 continuous months. You do not have to purchase whole months, and can buy as many days as you need (so long as it is more than the minimum of 5 days).
  • If you are not sure how long you will stay, many policies offer the option to renew or extend the policy if you first purchase three months worth of coverage.
  • Please be aware that preventive care expenses such as for routine or maintenance check-ups, treatment or medication are not covered by these insurance plans.

What are visa requirements for non US citizens visiting Canada?

There are more than 35 million annual visitors to Canada either as tourists, students, temporary workers, visitors or businessmen... While US citizens and residents do not need a visa to visit Canada, foreign visitors visiting Canada from many other nations need to apply for a temporary Resident Visa.

Recently a new visa known as Parents and Grand Parents Super Visa has been announced by the Canadian government.

This helps Canadian citizens whose parents and grandparents (who are not Canadian citizens) want to visit Canada and stay for up to 2 years without any need to renew the status.

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Documentation for temporary resident visa in Canada

  • A valid travel document such as passport.
  • 2 passport size photos (recently taken).
  • Application fee (Fee is non refundable even if the visa application is rejected).
  • Proof of financial support, accommodation and duration of stay.
  • Other documents such as identification cards, proof of employment, letter of invitation, proposed itinerary...

What are the US travel insurance plan limitations for travel to Canada?

These travel insurance to USA from Canada plans have limitations for travelers or students located in Canada:

WorldTrips
LIMITATION: These plans are not available to individuals who are physically located in Canada at the time of purchase. However, you can buy this plan or arrival in the US (if for example, you stay longer than expected, the Atlas plan can be purchased to cover you until your return to Canada).
Travel Insurance Services
LIMITATION: If physically located in Canada, you are prohibited to purchase these plans.
Seven Corners
LIMITATION: Seven Corners offers these plans. However these plans do not accept an address in Canada. Customer may use overseas home country address.

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Schengen visa information for Canadian 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:
  1. A valid Canada passport with a minimum of three months validity beyond the departure date from the Schengen area.
  2. Valid reason for travel.
  3. Proof of adequate financial resources to support oneself during the entire stay in the Schengen region.
  4. Any compliance or entry requirements specific to the country of travel or transit.

Canadians residents but non Canadian citizens visiting Europe (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 Europe visa - Long 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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Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy, located on the Atlantic coast in eastern Canada, is famous for its high tidal range.

Iguaçu Falls

Churchill

Nicknamed the “Polar Bear Capital of the World,” it is one of the top tourist attractions in Canada.

Pernambuco Beaches

Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park is one of the most photographed places in western Canada.

Gros Morne National Park

Gros Morne National Park

The ancient rocks in Gros Morne National Park help people understand how the oceans and continents were created.

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Canada - General Information

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Vacation spots

Banff National Park, Toronto, Vancouver, Banff, Montreal, Niagara falls, Quebec city, Whistler, Lake Louise.

Location

North America

Capital

Ottawa

Language

  English, French...

Population

Around 36 million

Currency

Canadian Dollar

Best time to visit

Sep, Oct

Vacation spots

Banff National Park, Toronto, Vancouver, Banff, Montreal, Niagara falls, Quebec city, Whistler, Lake Louise.

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Travel health insurance for US pensioners, Medical insurance older US travelers (65+ years) visiting Canada

Globehopper insurance offered by International Medical Group (IMG) is a travel health insurance plan specifically designed for US citizens and US permanent residents 65 years and older.

The GlobeHopper Senior plan is available either as the GlobeHopper Single-Trip plan for single trips with coverage from 5 days to 365 days, or as the GlobeHopper Multi-trip plan which covers a period of 12 months with a maximum of 30 days for each overseas trip.

Globehopper travel insurance for older US travelers

The GlobeHopper Senior plan is very popular as it provides coverage up to $1 million for travelers less than 79 years and $100,000 for travelers more than 80 years old. The plan includes $2,500 cover for sudden unexpected recurrence of an existing medical ailment and $25,000 for emergency medical evacuation.

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USA travel insurance for Canadians visiting USA, Health insurance for Canadian in USA

We are pleased to assist many clients from our neighbors to the north with best medical insurance for Canadians in USA ! The Government of Canada advises to buy US travel insurance for Canadians 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 Canadian travel insurance for USA plan for you!

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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 for travel insurance for Canadians visiting USA 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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Snowbird 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 best travel insurance from Canada to USA" 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. We offer best travel insurance for seniors Canadians going to USA.

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Travel Insurance for travelers from Canada to the USA

Travel between the US and Canada began in 1867 due to the geographical closeness. The multi cultures, famous monuments and natural wonders make the country one of the most desired tourist destinations around the globe. The US remains the most significant destination for work and leisure for Canadians.

There are about 783, 0000 Canadians who lived in the US according to the 2016 U.S census data .In 2019 Canada was on the top of the list of countries where most visitors arrive from one nation into the US. During the winters the US welcomes many Canadian snowbirds to travel to the US to enjoy the summer months and many of these live in the US .According to the Statistics of Canada there are at least 375,000 Snowbirds who go to the US each year. Often these family members of these Canadian–Americans visit the United States to meet their closed ones. Along with reuniting with family members millions of tourists arrive in the US from Canada.

Tourists, friends and family from Canada visiting America

Given their geographical proximity and long border, travel between the US and Canada has been going since the 19th century. The United States with its multi-cultures, famous monuments and natural wonders make it among the most desired tourist destinations. The US remains the most significant destination for work and leisure for Canadian emigrants. There are over 750, 0000 Canadians who live in the United States according to the 2016 U.S census data with 47% Canadians becoming naturalized US citizens in 2016.

Given this strong and long standing relationship between the citizens of both countries, we often have family members of naturalized Canadian–Americans visiting the United States. Along with reuniting with family members millions of tourists also travel to the United Sates from Canada.

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In 2010, there were about 20.72 million visits to the US from Canada. In 2013 the number increased to a total of 23.41 million and in 2019 Canada was on the top of the list of countries from where most visitors arrive to the US.

Meet family, friends and relatives for those travelling to the US is always thrilling and pleasing. However one must note that the US health care system is not government supported and is very expensive and traveling to the US with long travel hours and in different weather conditions, food and culture is often risky. This is particularly true for older travellers as itincreases the risk for unforeseen medical emergencies.

An good international travel insurance plan provide one with the coverage required for any unexpected medical and travel emergencies; in particular during this challenging Covid19 pandemic situation.

it is therefore of vital importance for Canadian travelers to buy good travel insurance offered by some of the finest US insurance providers offered by American Visitor Insurance. For any assistance travelers can call the customer service or email us and we will be glad to help you.

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INF offers visitors from Canada excellent travel medical insurance in the United States which includes adequate coverage for dental, loss of checked luggage, medical emergencies and accidents incurred while traveling. Buying health insurance for Canadians in the United States works ideally for Canadian Snowbirds during their travel to the USA. Following are the best US travel insurance for Canadian Snowbirds.

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Canada opens borders to fully vaccinated US citizens

Canada has opened its borders to fully vaccinated US citizens and US permanent residents for discretionary or non-essential travel. To satisfy eligibility requirements, fully vaccinated US citizens and US Green card holders must have received the full dose of vaccine at least 14 days prior to entry to Canada.

At present the approved vaccines by the Canadian government are - vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson).

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The Trump administration had introduced rules making it mandatory for prospective new US immigrants to show proof of adequate US health insurance while applying for the immigrant visa. The aim of this mandatory US health insurance for immigrants is to reduce the burden on the US hospitals, the overall US health care system and finally on US tax payers by uninsured new immigrants.

At American Visitor insurance we offer immigrant health insurance plans which work well for prospective new US immigrants. After buying this immigrant medical insurance, customers will immediately receive the health insurance policy document by email. Customers can use this immigrant insurance document as proof of US health insurance while applying for the Immigrant visa. Given this rule as well as the very high cost of healthcare in the US, it is strongly recommended to buy medical insurance for new US immigrants.

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What is the best health insurance for visitors to USA? What is the best travel insurance for USA? What is the best visitor insurance USA?

There are different factors for buying best health insurance for USA visitors. Visitors should compare fixed benefits and comprehensive visitor insurance plans.

Foreign visitors to USA travel insurance customers should understand the concepts of deductibles and co-insurance and Pre-existing conditions travel health insurance. A prudent and well informed traveler will make the correct choice while buying tourist insurance in USA for his or her unique needs.

Why is travel insurance to USA so expensive?

There is no denying that travel insurance to USA is unfortunately very expensive. The main reason for this is simply because the cost of healthcare in the USA is very expensive and the travel insurance USA costs are directly related to the healthcare costs.

One more factor for some USA travel insurance plans to be very expensive is that there are specially designed travel insurance for USA plans available for older travelers, with higher medical coverage as well as some plans with coverage for pre-existing ailments.

Student insurance for Canadian students in the US

There are over 25,000 Canadian students studying in US universities, make Canada the fifth highest source of international students in the country. Nearly half the Canadian students are in undergraduate programs, while the other half are in Graduate programs and in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) status. The number of Canadian students in the US has remained for nearly a decade now.

Canadian students in the US should buy proper student medical insurance given the high cost of healthcare in the US. While most Universities insist that students buy the University insurance, some universities allow students to buy insurance outside the college as long as it satisfies certain guidelines.

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The international student insurance plans that we offer are cheaper than most University plans while being comparable in coverage. Canadian students on the OPT status will find our OPT student insurance plans particularly attractive given their affordability and coverage.

Types of US travel medical insurance

Fixed Benefit travel medical insurance
A fixed benefit travel medical insurance plan is the cheapest travel insurance plan option.
This travel health insurance is cheap because it has a fixed coverage limit for different medical benefits. Fixed benefit plans work well in case of small ailments but can be inadequate in the event of a serious medical ailment or hospitalisation.
Comprehensive travel medical insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance plans provide exhaustive coverage for health expenses up to the policy medical maximum amount. In contrast to fixed benefit plans there are so limits for each benefit. Comprehensive travel health insurance is more expensive when compared to fixed benefit plans but provides significantly better coverage in case of a medical emergency or hospitalisation.

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You can find reliable US insurance providers like International Medical Group(IMG), Seven Corners, WorldTrips, Global Underwriters, Travel Insure, GeoBlue, HTH Worldwide and INF insurance.

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