Travel Insurance

Visitors to Canada Insurance

Visiting Canada from another country? Don’t let a sudden illness or injury spoil your holiday, not to mention leave you with thousands of dollars in medical bills.

HSBC Visitors to Canada insurance plan is also a good choice for those living in Canada waiting for their provincial government medical coverage to take affect.

Choose this type of insurance if you

• Are a non-resident of Canada traveling within Canada.
• Plan to travel to other countries, as well as Canada (as long as the majority of your time away from home is in Canada).
• Are a returning Canadian citizen or a permanent resident awaiting provincial health care plan coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

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• I'm a Canadian returning to Canada and I'm waiting for my provincial health insurance plan to begin. Can I purchase Visitors to Canada insurance?

  Yes. The Visitors to Canada plan is a good choice for those people who don't have insurance for medical emergencies.

• I'm a permanent resident and I'm waiting for my provincial health insurance plan to be approved. Can I purchase Visitors to Canada insurance?

  Yes. The Visitors to Canada plan is a good choice for those people who don't have insurance for medical emergencies.

• What if I purchase my Visitors to Canada insurance once I'm in Canada? How will it affect my coverage?

  If you don't purchase Visitors to Canada insurance before you arrive, any expenses resulting from an injury or illness occurring prior to or within the first 48 hours immediately following the date and time of your policy purchase will not be covered.

• When should I purchase my travel insurance?

  Visitors to Canada insurance can be purchased anytime before you leave for your trip or after your arrival to Canada. If you purchase this coverage after arriving in Canada then there will be no coverage for sickness or illness for a period of forty-eight (48) hours from your start date. Coverage for expenses incurred as a result of an accident is not subject to this limitation. Most people purchase travel insurance right after they make their travel arrangements (flight, car rental, hotel reservations, etc) because then they're sure of the dates they'll be gone. Purchase your insurance online and get a 5% discount!