What kind of travel insurance should you choose for a trip to Canada?
Chapka has been a travel insurance specialist for over 15 years and insures over 6,000 travellers and expats in Canada every year.
If you’re dreaming of studying, doing an internship, getting a working holiday visa, taking a holiday or even moving there, go for it! You won't regret it.
Whether in Quebec or in the English-speaking part of Canada, a whole new way of life awaits you. However, it’s advisable to make sure you're covered before you go (and we’re not just talking about the cold winters!). Medical fees are very high in Canada.
All our insurance policies for Canada include cover with high limits for repatriation assistance, medical fees and hospitalisation.
Our policies can be taken out online in just a few clicks and you get all the documents in your inbox. It's fast, easy and efficient!
We offer perfectly-tailored solutions for all kinds of trips to Canada:
What kind of travel insurance should you choose for your trip to Canada?
Your holiday cancellation insurance
The 8 pillars of our travel insurance:
COVID-19 cover Specific guarantees that cover you against COVID-19 before or during your trip. |
24-hour assistance Get assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
Reimbursement for medical fees Enjoy extensive cover for your medical fees during your trip to Australia. |
High-risk sport cover Surfing and scuba diving are insured. |
Repatriation and early return
Your return home is 100% covered in the event of hospitalisation or death of a family member. de décès d'un membre de votre famille. |
Luggage insurance Cover your luggage against theft or loss with the insurance included in our policies. |
Civil liability Cover for unintentional bodily injury or property damage towards third parties. |
Cancellation option Get a refund for your trip to Australia if you have to cancel it. |
Why take out travel insurance for a trip to Canada?
As previously mentioned, medical fees are excessively expensive in North America.
If you are selected for the working holiday programme, you have to take out travel insurance.
PLEASE NOTE: The authorities require travellers to present an insurance certificate covering the entire duration of their stay. Canadians are very strict about this. If you arrive at the Montreal airport with 6 months of working holiday insurance, your visa will be valid for a duration of 6 months and will not be renewable. That's why you need to take out working holiday insurance for 24 months!
How do I take out travel insurance for a trip to Canada?
Nothing could be easier. With Chapka, choose the insurance policy that suits your needs and sign up in a few clicks. Simply enter your personal details, the countries of origin and destination and your travel dates. You will receive your personalised quote immediately. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll automatically and instantly receive your insurance policy by email in French and English.
It is stated on your insurance certificate that your policy covers the reimbursement of healthcare fees linked to contracting COVID-19 (coronavirus).
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For more information, please contact our customer advisors by e-mail at info@chapka.com or by telephone on +33 (0)1 74 85 50 50.