What type of insurance do I need for International Experience Canada? (2024)

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What type of insurance do I need for International Experience Canada? ›

When you arrive at the port of entry, you must have health insurance valid for your entire stay in Canada. Having a valid provincial health card is not enough. Repatriation is not covered by provincial health insurance.

A valid travel document like a passport: Valid when applying for IEC and until you leave Canada. Proof of financial support: Bank statement with CAN$2,500 minimum. Family Information (IMM 5707) form. Proof of health insurance.

You may be refused entry if you don't have insurance. If your insurance policy is valid for less time than your expected stay in Canada, you may be issued a work permit that expires at the same time as your insurance.

To visit Canada, you need worldwide travel insurance to cover you for loss, damage and theft of your belongings, cancellation or curtailment of your trip, and public liability if you should cause accidental damage or injury. You'll need to choose worldwide travel insurance including Canada, USA and the Caribbean.

The IEC insurance needs to cover you for hospitalisation, health care and (if necessary) repatriation to your home country. Remember, you must ensure that your IEC insurance policy covers the entire period of your stay in Canada, otherwise your work permit will expire at the same time as your insurance.

While the only required document is a reference letter, you may want to provide a contract, pay stubs, tax documents and other documents to demonstrate that you worked there. To verify this, the immigration officer may contact companies and supervisors listed in your reference letters.

It takes 56 days to process your application from the date you submit it. Processing will only start after you have submitted biometrics and will stop if we ask for any additional documents. An applicant looks at the “International Experience Canada: How to apply” web page.

Even though Canada is just over the border, your U.S. health insurance plan will not be accepted there unless it specifically provides global coverage. American Medicare also is not accepted in Canada. It's important to purchase travel medical insurance in case you suffer an injury or fall ill while in Canada.

Any visitor traveling to Canada should purchase visitors health insurance. Most domestic policies will only cover you in your home country and have little to no coverage once you are traveling abroad. We offer plans for foreign students, travelers from other countries, business travel, international workers and more.

Established by each province and territory, mandatory auto insurance is the minimum amount of coverage every vehicle owner must purchase and - depending on your province or territory - includes third-party liability, direct-compensation property damage, accident benefits and physical damage coverage.

Can I use my car insurance in Canada? ›

An American car insurance policy works the same way in Canada as it does in the U.S. Your comprehensive car insurance coverage and auto collision coverage, for example, still apply to damage to your vehicle if you're in an accident while driving in Canada.

Most cell phone plans today include Canada-wide calling and texting. This means you can travel to different parts of Canada without paying roaming charges when you call or text. However, depending on your plan, you may be charged fees for using data in Canada when outside your local coverage area.

In most provinces – British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon – the minimum liability coverage is $200,000, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada. In Quebec, the minimum is $50,000.

International Experience Canada participants who can't get a bank statement may show the following as proof of funds when they arrive at a Canadian port of entry: A letter on official letterhead from your banking institution, that: is issued no more than one (1) week before your departure for Canada.

Travel insurance is a necessary contingency for getting sick or injured in Canada. Unlike other Commonwealth countries such as Australia, there isn't a reciprocal health agreement between Canada and the UK, so while healthcare is readily available, it could be very expensive. The emergency services number is 911 or 0.

IEC authorizes temporary stay in Canada, with the approval of work permits for a maximum of one year. IEC work permits are approved through a randomized draw system. Not all foreign nationals who submit expressions of interest will be selected for the program.

Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.