{"id":23104,"date":"2025-01-29T18:06:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insurance-canada.ca\/?p=82434"},"modified":"2025-01-29T18:06:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T18:06:54","slug":"essential-preparation-for-travelling-outside-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lifeinsurance-orleans.ca\/index.php\/2025\/01\/29\/essential-preparation-for-travelling-outside-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential preparation for travelling outside Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ottawa, ON (Jan. 23, 2025) \u2013 Travelling outside <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span> is a thrilling experience, and it\u2019s important to be prepared. Whether you\u2019re planning a relaxing beach vacation or an exciting city tour, there are a few key things you need to take care of before you go.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s break it down into three simple areas: travel insurance, travel documents and final preparations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Travel insurance: Do you need it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The short answer is yes, always.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine getting sick or injured while you\u2019re traveling. Medical bills can add up quickly, easily reaching thousands of dollars, and hospitals abroad may not treat you if you don\u2019t have enough insurance or money to pay. That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/documents\/travel-insurance\">trip interruption and travel health insurance<\/a> is so important if you plan to travel outside Canada, even for just a day. It can help cover the cost of medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost baggage, and other unexpected events.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re looking for travel insurance, make sure it covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medical evacuations to Canada or the nearest place with medical care<\/li>\n<li>Pre-existing conditions<\/li>\n<li>Repatriation in case of death<\/li>\n<li>Trip cancellations and interruptions<\/li>\n<li>Lost or stolen luggage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that many travel insurance policies may not cover you if you travel to regions where the Government of Canada advises to \u201cavoid non-essential travel\u201d or \u201cavoid all travel\u201d. This is why it\u2019s so important for you to check the Government of Canada\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories\">Travel Advice and Advisories<\/a> before you book your trip, and to sign up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/registration\">Registration of Canadians Abroad<\/a> service to receive important information, such as changes to the risk level, while you are away.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to choose the best insurance based on your needs. Before you book your trip and buy insurance, assess your needs and check the details of any insurance policy you\u2019re considering to make sure you will be fully covered.<\/p>\n<h3>Travel documents: Are you ready?<\/h3>\n<p>Before you head out on your trip, you need to make sure you have all the right documents. Below is a list of key <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/documents\">travel documents<\/a> that you should have or may need:<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passport<\/strong>: Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned return date. Some countries won\u2019t let you enter if your passport is close to expiring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visas<\/strong>: Check if you need a visa to enter your destination or extend your stay beyond your initial travel dates. Visa requirements can vary significantly depending on the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of vaccination<\/strong>: Some places might need proof that you\u2019ve been vaccinated against certain diseases, like yellow fever.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency contact information<\/strong>: Keep the contact information for the nearest Canadian embassy or consulate in your destination country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Copies<\/strong>: Make photocopies or keep digital copies of all important documents and keep photocopies in a separate location from the originals. Leaving a copy with a trusted person in Canada can also be beneficial.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p class=\"referencetext\"><i>SOURCE: Global Affairs Canada<\/i><\/p>\n<p> Tags: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/tips\/\" rel=\"tag\">tips<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurance-canada.ca\/tag\/travel\/\" rel=\"tag\">travel<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ottawa, ON (Jan. 23, 2025) \u2013 Travelling outside Canada is a thrilling experience, and it\u2019s important to be prepared. 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