Supervisa Re-entry Insurance Requirements

[Chandan0210]

I am a Canadian citizen, and my grandmother (89 years old) has held a valid Super Visa since 2023. She visited Canada in 2023 and stayed for nearly one year. She is now planning to visit me again for approximately four months (140 days). I have been unable to find clear information online regarding the insurance requirements for a subsequent visit under a valid Super Visa. Could someone please clarify whether she would be permitted to enter Canada with travel medical insurance covering only the duration of her planned stay (140 days), or whether she is required to obtain a full one-year (365-day) insurance policy, despite intending to remain in Canada for a shorter period? Thank you.

 

[Buletruck]

I am a Canadian citizen, and my grandmother (89 years old) has held a valid Super Visa since 2023. She visited Canada in 2023 and stayed for nearly one year. She is now planning to visit me again for approximately four months (140 days). I have been unable to find clear information online regarding the insurance requirements for a subsequent visit under a valid Super Visa. Could someone please clarify whether she would be permitted to enter Canada with travel medical insurance covering only the duration of her planned stay (140 days), or whether she is required to obtain a full one-year (365-day) insurance policy, despite intending to remain in Canada for a shorter period? Thank you.

Supervisa require the full 1 year coverage minimum. You can always cancel the policy after she leaves for a refund.

 

[canuck78]

I am a Canadian citizen, and my grandmother (89 years old) has held a valid Super Visa since 2023. She visited Canada in 2023 and stayed for nearly one year. She is now planning to visit me again for approximately four months (140 days). I have been unable to find clear information online regarding the insurance requirements for a subsequent visit under a valid Super Visa. Could someone please clarify whether she would be permitted to enter Canada with travel medical insurance covering only the duration of her planned stay (140 days), or whether she is required to obtain a full one-year (365-day) insurance policy, despite intending to remain in Canada for a shorter period? Thank you.

You also should be aware that supervisa is only emergency medical coverage and excludes preexisting conditions (look at fine print of policy for exact definition) and at 89 years old there is a good chance you will pay quite a lot for supervisa insurance but it may not actually cover a medical emergency if she has one in Canada and you need to be prepared to pay out of pocket. One of the reasons long visits at that age need to be considered very carefully.