Your to-do list before going to Canada

21-03-2025

Your To-Do List Before Going to Canada - Pvtistes.net

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- Insurance must cover the full duration of your stay; the border permit will be issued for the policy term.
- You won’t be able to extend your permit later by buying more insurance.
- Review the policy's terms and exclusions because coverage amounts and exclusions vary greatly.
- Learn more from these resources: Getting WHV health insurance, What to know about travel insurance for your working holiday abroad, Duration of your IEC insurance = duration of your stay in Canada.
- Note: Pvtistes.net has been recommending Globe WHV since 2005. Show more

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Buy the right health insurance coverage

You must buy health insurance coverage for the entire duration of your stay in Canada. Otherwise, the permit issued at the border will only be issued for the length of the policy term. For instance, if you are entitled to a 24-month permit and you only buy a 12-month insurance policy, the border services officer will issue a 12-month permit. You won’t be able to extend your permit even if you buy more insurance at a later date.

Always review the terms and conditions of your insurance policy. The amount of risk or liability covered varies greatly from plan to plan and it’s important to take note of exclusions.

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