Canada, January 31:
Canada has intensified its immigration policies, especially for those preparing to move to the country. Previously, Canada had imposed a ban on parents’ Permanent Residency (PR) applications. Now, individuals wishing to visit their children or relatives on a Super Visa will be required to bring along a specific health insurance policy.
On Thursday, Canada issued a new order, requiring Super Visa applicants to prove they have minimum private health coverage. This is essential because they are not eligible for provincial or territorial healthcare programs. Previously, health insurance for Super Visa holders could only be obtained from Canadian health insurance providers, but this rule has now been changed.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has instructed Super Visa applicants to purchase health insurance policies from foreign companies. These policies must cover accidents and illnesses and can only be issued by foreign insurance companies authorized by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. You can check which foreign companies are authorized to provide such insurance by visiting the Office of the Superintendent’s website.
A spokesperson for the Canadian government stated that more detailed information on these changes is available on the IRCC website. Super Visa holders will need a valid health insurance policy throughout their stay in Canada, and if the policy expires, it will need to be renewed.
Private health services in Canada are often very expensive, and residents like Pradeep believe that this new change could be more convenient for families coming to Canada. It will ensure that family members, especially parents and grandparents arriving on a Super Visa, have adequate health insurance. If an elderly person becomes ill during their stay, they may face expensive private health services.
Super Visa holders are allowed to stay in Canada for up to five years, and now a health insurance policy will be mandatory for this stay.
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