If you’re arranging a Super Visa for your parents or grandparents, here’s a question that comes up a lot: can you buy Super Visa insurance outside Canada?
## Buying Super Visa Insurance Outside Canada: The IRCC Rule
The short answer is that IRCC expects the policy to come from a Canadian insurance company. A plan bought from a foreign insurer usually won’t satisfy the Super Visa insurance requirements, which can delay the application or force you to buy a second policy. The policy also needs to be valid for at least one year from the date your parents enter Canada, with enough medical coverage to meet the requirements — so before buying anything, confirm the company is based in Canada and that the policy checks every IRCC box.
This matters because proof of insurance is part of the Super Visa application itself. A non-qualifying policy costs you time and money, and the whole point of the Super Visa is a smooth, worry-free visit.
How to buy it right: work with a licensed Canadian advisor who handles Super Visa cases every day. They’ll confirm the policy is issued by a Canadian company, covers the full year, and can line the effective date up with your parents’ travel plans. If the visa is refused, many policies also include a refund option.
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