Head north with peace of mind
Do I need Canada travel insurance?
Passport holders from the United States do not need a visa to visit Canada, nor do they need what’s known as an Electronic Travel Authorization to enter the country. However, the Canadian government may require proof of Covid-19 vaccination to enter Canada. Check the latest guidance, or use the handy battleface travel tool before your departure.
What are the entry requirements for US citizens visiting Canada?
Yes, it’s always advisable to purchase travel insurance for any trip, and traveling to Canada is no different. Travel insurance protects your trip cost against unforeseen circumstances that may result in trip cancellation, trip interruption, or trip delay, and it can ensure your access to medical services in Canada if required.
Is Canada safe for travelers?
Yes, Canada is considered a safe and secure country to visit. However, if you’re engaging in any adventure travel or extreme sports, it may be necessary to take extra precautions.
How much will travel insurance for Canada cost?
The price of your travel insurance policy depends on various factors including trip cost, your age, trip length, and any additional coverage you may require. A general rule of thumb when you purchase travel insurance is to expect to pay anywhere from 4-8% of your total trip cost.
Can I access health care in Canada using my health insurance from home?
While some health insurance plans do cover travel abroad, many do not. Furthermore, while Canadian residents are entitled to affordable medical care via Canadian health insurance, visitors to Canada are not. If you experience a medical emergency and seek treatment, you may have to pay out of pocket for emergency medical expenses in order to receive treatment. A travel medical insurance plan can help cover large up-front costs if it’s for eligible medical expenses. You should also consider emergency medical evacuation coverage, in case you become seriously ill or injured and need to be transported to a hospital. In short, it’s never a good idea to travel without travel medical insurance.
Where's the best place to buy Canada trip insurance?
Many different companies can provide coverage for your trip. battleface offers custom-built policies so you can have all the specific coverage you need — and none that you don’t.
Will travel insurance cover me if I cancel my trip to Canada?
Most standard travel insurance policies include trip cancellation insurance, which can reimburse you for nonrefundable expenses if you cancel your trip for a covered reason. Add Cancel For Any Reason insurance to your policy to ensure you have coverage if you cancel your trip out of personal preference or because you’ve simply changed your plans.
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This product cannot be purchased more than 364 days in advance. You are eligible to buy if:
- You are not yet 80 years of age (children aged over one month and not yet 18 years old can either be covered under the same policy as your parent or guardian, or the main policy holder with parental consent); and
- You have received all immunisations recommended by your home country prior to entry into the host country; and
- You do not at any time during the Policy Period carry any firearm or any instrument or device designed or intended to cause injury or death to another person unless you have told us in advance, it has been accepted by us and you have paid the appropriate additional premium and you are not an active member of any military or paramilitary force at any time during the Policy Period
If for any reason you cannot satisfy all of these criteria, please contact us and we will do our utmost to find a product to suit your needs.
The statement within our product information document is to notify you that certain pandemic viruses are excluded e.g. Ebola. battleface does provide cover for medical expenses incurred by an Insured Person aged 65 years or under for the treatment of COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 and symptoms thereof, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
No, this product does not cover for resort closure due to Covid-19. If you are notified of a resort closure due to Covid-19 we recommend you contact your travel agent.
If you are delayed by more than 12 hours as a result of an insured event, battleface does provide trip delay cover for all persons included within the policy. Terms and Conditions apply.
Equipment includes snowboards, skis, bindings, sticks/poles and boots. Winter Sports equipment is covered up to 750 (500 per single article, set or pair). Hired equipment is also covered (300 per single article, set or pair). Exclusions do apply, so please check the Policy Document for full details.
The excess (deductible) for ski equipment is 50 per person or 100 per family for each incident which gives rise to a claim. Standard excesses will apply for the remaining sections of the policy.
The Optional Activities and Sports cover, when selected, covers additional sports and activities not included in our standard policy, including Winter sports. This includes equipment loss or damage for skiing and snowboarding. It also extends the standard benefits of your policy to include claims which may arise when you are participating in winter sports. No cover will apply in respect of Personal Liability claims.
We’re always tracking the global travel ecosystem to ensure we’re covering the right risks at the right rates. For example, your destination country is part of our rating algorithm and if that country is high risk when you quote and then is lower risk when you buy, you may see a lower premium for your policy.
You can change your travel dates any time before you travel and cancellation is free within the cooling off period. If you wish to cancel we can offer you a full refund provided you cancel within 14 days of receiving your policy documents and before the start date of your policy.
If you have already embarked on your trip or need to cancel after the 14 days cooling off period, your premium will be refunded pro-rata from the date your instructions are received, provided you have not made a claim.
Yes, we will pay for the costs, up to the limit shown on your policy, of providing necessary temporary treatment for the immediate relief of pain or discomfort, and/or emergency repairs to dentures and orthodontic appliances. Please note the policy does not cover for any pre-planned dental treatment or diagnostic procedures.
There is strictly no cover under the terms and conditions of this policy when engaging in freestyle skiing, ski-jumping, ski flying, ski/snowboard-acrobatics, ski snowboard stunting, extreme skiing/ snowboarding, skeleton and luge or any variations.
We also do not cover any Trip where the primary purpose is to:
- set or break a speed, distance, endurance or other record;
- to participate in a commercial film, documentary or other program;
- to test a product
Unless this has been declared in advance to Us and We have agreed in writing to provide cover for such activities.
Yes, our Single-Trip product includes baggage cover up to the limits shown on your policy. There are some important limitations to cover that will apply, so please refer to section E of your Policy Document for full details. For example, we will pay a maximum of 250 for each single article, pair or set of items and up to 100 for mobile phones or smartphones. If you are planning to take expensive items such as cameras, e-readers, games consoles, laptops, mobile/smart phones, tablets, jewelry, watches or other Valuables with you then we recommend you have adequate personal possessions cover under a home contents or other insurance policy.
Please note that baggage claims are subject to the excess (deductible) and paid based on the original value of the goods, less a deduction for wear and tear and loss of value based on the age of the goods at the time that they are lost. An original receipt, valuation report or other satisfactory proof of ownership and value is required to support the claim. Evidence of replacement value is not sufficient.
Pre-Existing Medical Condition means an illness, disease, or other condition during the 180 day period immediately prior to the date Your coverage is effective :
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- received or received a recommendation for a test, examination, or medical treatment for a condition which first manifested itself, worsened or became acute, or had symptoms which would have prompted a reasonable person to seek diagnosis, care or treatment; or
- took or received a prescription for drugs or medicine. Item (2) of this definition does not apply to a condition which is treated or controlled solely through the taking of prescription drugs or medicine and remains treated or controlled without any adjustment or change in the required prescription throughout the 180 day period before coverage is effective under this policy.
- required a change in prescribed medication. Change in prescribed medication means the dosage or frequency of a medication has been reduced, increased, stopped and/or new medications have been prescribed due to the worsening of an underlying condition that is being treated with the medication, unless the change is:
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- between a brand name and a generic medication with comparable dosage; or
- an adjustment to insulin or anti-coagulant dosage.
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If you, or someone you are traveling with, has a Pre-Existing Medical Condition, you can still buy a policy from us but there is no cover for any claim arising directly or indirectly from that condition.
Single-Trip Travel Medical product will not cover any claim arising directly or indirectly from a known pre-existing medical condition. You don’t need to disclose your pre-existing conditions to us when you buy a policy, but we may ask for relevant details of your medical history in the event of a claim.
Participation in winter sports in a professional capacity or on a competitive basis are not covered.
Only if you are skiing with a qualified instructor or guide. In all other cases, skiing off-piste will not be covered.
Yes for delays in excess of 24 hours from your planned departure. Cancellation and delay cover applies to outward travel only. There is no cover for additional expenses in the event of travel disruption or delays.
We offer a 10% discount as standard when you buy a policy covering more than one traveller. Just add each additional traveller at the quotation stage and the discount will automatically be applied.
This insurance excludes certain sports and pastimes. Please see the Policy Document for the list of Excluded Activities: here
The easiest option would be to buy a new policy, to cover the remaining part of your journey. We strongly advise that you buy cover for as long as you need in one go, although we understand that travel plans may change.
Please note that it would be subject to your continuing to meet the eligibility criteria and the pre-existing exclusion would re-apply at the effective date of your new policy. When purchasing policies while travelling cover will start 24-hours after purchase.
Availability of cover may also be limited by your location at the time of intended purchase and how long you have been there.
