Do you need visitor medical insurance to extend visa for less than 6 months?

[zahidislam14]

Hello All,

Do you need a medical insurance if you are applying for an visa extension for less than six months? Thank you

 

[buliwyf]

No, but you'll need to pass a medical exam if you're staying for more than 6-months.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hello All,

Do you need a medical insurance if you are applying for an visa extension for less than six months? Thank you

While not required, no visitor should ever be here without travel insurance. If something happens and you can't pay the bill, Canadian taxpayers have to foot it, which isn't fair.

 

[zahidislam14]

Absolutely!