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Can a tourist applying for a Visa in Canada subscribe to health insurance ?
I need to subscribe to comprehensive insurance coverage (health care/hospitalization/repatriation) valid for the duration of my stay. How do I go about this ?
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- you need to get the insurance from your country before you leave
- As a tourist you are not eligible for the Health Insurance Plan in Canada. You must pay . That simple!
- You are not eligible for the government-sponsored health insurance known as "Medicare". That is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residences. If you are coming to Canada as a tourist (temporary resident) or on a travel visa, you would have to obtain coverage through a third party. You can purchase traveller's health insurance from your country before starting on your trip. If you have a credit card, some of them offer travel insurance and/or health insurance for your trip. If not, try contacting a company like Blue Cross. They have a "Visitors to Canada Insurance Plan" that sounds right for you.
