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IEC/Working Holiday Travel Insurance

We offer IEC travel insurance for all IEC and Working Holiday program participants, who are visiting Canada to work and travel for up to 2 years. Choose the plan that suits your needs at the price you are comfortable with!

IEC (Foreign Worker Insurance)

What is IEC Working Holiday Visa in Canada Program?

It provides temporary work permits to young people from over 30 countries, so they can legally live and get a job in Canada. The permits are valid for either 12 or 24 months, depending on your country of citizenship.

Eligibility
Your country of citizenship must have an agreement with Canada that allows you to apply for an IEC work permit, or You may be able to use a Recognized Organization.
The International Experience Canada (IEC / Work Visa Canada / Working Holiday) program is an incredible opportunity to travel and work for young adults from certain countries, who are between the ages of 18 and 35.
If you are an IEC participant, you have the unique opportunity of exploring this beautiful country, its nature, its culture and its people, who have come here from all over the world!

IEC / Working Holiday Travel Insurance: Requirements


The International Experience Canada program requires its participants to have proof of their IEC / Working Holiday Travel Insurance in order to ensure their financial safety from unforeseen medical emergencies that may happen during the trip.

IEC / Working Holiday travel insurance MUST:

  • Be valid for the whole duration of your intended stay
  • Cover medical care, hospitalization and repatriation
  • Be valid for each entry to Canada
  • Be available for review by a POE officer at the Canadian border

IEC / Working Holiday Travel Insurance: 2 Year Coverage


International Experience Canada participants have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy staying in Canada for up 2 years without renewing their status. Insurance coverage for the 2-year Canadian IEC Work Visa consists of 2 policies for 365 days of consecutive coverage each, which gives you a greater flexibility with your insurance in case your travel plans change! Find out more about the 2 year insurance package using the button below and take advantage of our IEC / Working Holiday Insurance Calculator to browse your options and get a free quote toda

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FAQ

Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who have applied for the IEC / Working Holiday program have to purchase travel emergency insurance before coming to Canada, as a POE officer may request proof of your medical coverage.
International Experience Canada (IEC) is a program designed to allow youth the opportunity to work in Canada for temporary periods. Citizens of countries with a bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangement with Canada who are between 18 and 35 years old may be eligible for IEC work permits.
Your Port of Entry Letter – (POE)
Your Passport
Proof of funds.
Proof of health insurance.
A ticket for your departure from or for Canada or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket and.
Copies of the documents you provided in your work permit application.
The border services officer may ask you for proof of health insurance.

You may be refused entry if you do not have insurance.

Your insurance must cover:

Medical Care / Medical Emergency
Hospitalization and
Repatriation (Returning you to your country in the event of severe illness, injury or death)

Note: When you arrive at the port of entry, you must have health insurance valid for your entire stay in Canada. Having a valid provincial health card is not enough.

Young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who have applied for the IEC / Working Holiday program have to purchase travel emergency insurance before coming to Canada, as a POE officer may request proof of your medical coverage.
If you are uninsured, you may be denied entry to Canada until you purchase an International Experience Canada travel/working insurance policy. Moreover, if you decide to skip out on purchasing appropriate coverage, you are potentially exposing yourself to a great risk as medical costs in Canada can easily run up to several thousands of dollars just for a single day in the hospital.
Yes. Each IEC / Working Holiday insurance plan we offer provides the required coverage for hospitalization, medical care and repatriation as well as much more!
Absolutely. With a health insurance policy from a Canadian provider it is much easier to file a claim, receive comprehensive sports coverage, as well as have direct billing. With this you do not have to pay for medical assistance yourself and get reimbursed later; rather, there are local branches of the company where you can meet a representative.
No, that is why it is very important that IEC visitors purchase appropriate travel insurance for the duration of their stay in Canada. Moreover, IEC / Working Holiday participants who are about to get their Canadian Work Visa, are not covered by government health insurance plans. This is why, it is a key requirement to purchase travel insurance for a Working Visa in Canada for the whole duration of your stay in Canada.
However, IEC / Working Holiday participants can become eligible for provincial healthcare if he/she is employed. Please note that eligibility requirements vary depending on the Health Ministry within the Canadian province or territory of your temporary stay.
When shopping for health insurance for Working Holiday Visa Canada, you should include a Canadian street address in the application. If you do not have one, you may enter the address of a hostel or a friend/family member you are going to stay with.
In case you have not yet decided where to stay, just contact one of our insurance advisors and we will work something out.
Yes, it is a requirement to be covered for the whole duration of your intended stay in Canada.
Yes, all Canada Working Holiday Visa medical insurance plans that we offer cover occupational and sports injuries including winter ones such as ski and snowboard, etc. as long as it is not competitive. Please note that high-risk recreational activities such as scuba diving, bungee jumping, rock climbing, etc. are not covered.
Yes, you will be covered by this policy anywhere around the globe as long as you are not in your home country or any other country or territory, where you may be eligible for a government healthcare plan. In order to maintain this benefit, you must remain in Canada for a little over 50% or 75% of the policy period, depending on your chosen insurance policy.

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