Travel insurance or student insurance..?

[BerlinArrow]

Hello everyone

For those who planning to travel before their study by 1 or 2 months.

Which type of insurance have you bought?
What is the cheapest insurance to buy?

Thank you

 

[selvakk]

Hello everyone

For those who planning to travel before their study by 1 or 2 months.

Which type of insurance have you bought?
What is the cheapest insurance to buy?

Thank you

Travel insurance is good for a short duration of time and will cover flight issues and baggage loss.

I am assuming that student Insurance is given by a Canadian company during your stay in Canada. If it's from your home country you might want to check the coverage.

Ultimately premiums vary from person to person.

I would suggest getting a travel insurance during and for a few days after your flight at the least.

If student insurance is cheaper or the same price then go for student insurance as claiming anything medical on a travel insurance is very tricky unless you pick the right travel insurance.

 

[BerlinArrow]

Travel insurance is good for a short duration of time and will cover flight issues and baggage loss.

I am assuming that student Insurance is given by a Canadian company during your stay in Canada. If it's from your home country you might want to check the coverage.

Ultimately premiums vary from person to person.

I would suggest getting a travel insurance during and for a few days after your flight at the least.

If student insurance is cheaper or the same price then go for student insurance as claiming anything medical on a travel insurance is very tricky unless you pick the right travel insurance.

Hello, i think at the border they'll ask about where's my travel insurance to cover 1 or 2 months prior to the study, So that's why I'm little confused about which one should I get + how long ?

Thank you for your replay

 

[selvakk]

Hello, i think at the border they'll ask about where's my travel insurance to cover 1 or 2 months prior to the study, So that's why I'm little confused about which one should I get + how long ?

Thank you for your replay

Better to get quotes for both. If travel insurance works out cheaper then you can get that.

I personally don't think any insurance will give a policy for only 2 months. You will have to get travel insurance.

 

[Fabiog]

Are you booking a one way flight?

 

[selvakk]

Are you booking a one way flight?

I don't think you can book a return flight that far apart.

 

[Anna007]

Destination Canada has pretty good coverage for international students you can check details here

 

[bongoman]

Insurance is not required for international students and they wont ask for it at border, of course it is a good idea to get some. Everything seems to be travel insurance sometimes they sell it under a different name but its all travel insurance, it will cover you in emergencies.
Once school starts you will be covered by your schools insurance it is part of your fees.

 

[RichardGordon49]

Emergency medical insurance for visitors to Canada. If a student, go for a student plan. Major medical health insurance would be more suitable for long term expats travelling outside of Canada