Working Holiday IEC Visa Insurance for Canadians

Affordable emergency medical & repatriation coverage for Canadians travelling abroad on IEC Working Holiday visas.

If you are a Canadian citizen between the ages of 18 and 35, you may be eligible for a Working Holiday visa. These visas are issued as part of the International Experience Canada (IEC) visa program. Some countries also offer special visas for young professionals under the IEC program. Working Holiday visas allow young Canadians to work while visiting any one of over 30 countries worldwide, including Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and the Pacific. You can view a list of participating countries here.

If you are an international visitor to Canada with an IEC (Working Holiday) visa, please visit our IEC page.

Application requirements vary by country. Generally, you will be required to prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and that you have comprehensive medical and repatriation insurance for the entire length of your intended stay. You should apply for a visa before leaving Canada. For a full list of participating countries please see here.

Depending on the country you choose to travel to, you may not need insurance to enter. However, IEC visa holders coming into Canada are required to buy private travel insurance and keep it in place for their entire stay, regardless of whether they become covered under provincial health care.

That said, it is still wise to ensure that you have purchased travel insurance for the entire time that you will be away. If something happens, you don't want to have to rely on your travel funds to pay for medical expenses or to tap into the bank of Mom and Dad. Comprehensive coverage can be obtained at an affordable monthly rate - get a free quote above to see current pricing for your age and destination.

You can get Working Holiday travel insurance instantly by using our quote engine seen on this page. Select the right category depending on your healthcare status, you will be provided with the following options:

Getting a quote is the best way to research your insurance policy options! You can find further information about policy options under the following tab on our website: Expats & Backpackers.

If you have questions or need additional information, please call us toll-free at 1-888-888-0510.

Want to learn more about the Working Holiday Visa? Take a look at some of our blog posts where we cover topics from coverage comparisons to travel tips, we cover everything you need to know to make the right choice.

Buying IEC Visa insurance through BestQuote is quick and easy:

1. Fill in our online quote form with your trip(s) details.

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