Burlington sits between Toronto and Hamilton, and families here can choose between Pearson and Hamilton airport for their parents' arrival. Pankaj's Mississauga office is about half an hour away.
What your parents need for the Super Visa
The insurance rules are the same in Burlington as everywhere else in Canada, because IRCC sets them. The policy must:
- give at least $100,000 of emergency coverage for each parent
- cover health care, hospitalization and repatriation
- run for at least one year from the day they enter Canada
- come from a Canadian or OSFI-authorized insurer, and be paid, in full or monthly with a deposit
Visiting parents aren't covered by OHIP, Ontario's public health plan, so without insurance they'd pay hospital bills themselves. Full details are in the requirements guide.
Working with Pankaj from Burlington
Pankaj's office is at 205-5250 Solar Drive in Mississauga. You're welcome to meet him there, or he can do everything by phone and WhatsApp if that's easier.
Hospitals with emergency departments in Burlington
- Joseph Brant Hospital
In an emergency, call 911 first. Then, as soon as you can, call the 24-hour assistance number on your parent's policy. The insurer can often pay the hospital directly, and some plans require you to call within a set time.
Arriving in Burlington
Most visiting parents arrive through Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Hamilton (YHM). Coverage must start on the date they first land in Canada.
Local tip: If your parents fly into Hamilton on one date and you'd planned around Pearson on another, check the policy start date. It has to match the day they actually enter Canada.
Paying monthly
A year of cover for an older parent can cost thousands. Monthly plans spread it out, and IRCC accepts them. Setup fees run from $50 to $120 depending on the insurer. Use the fee calculator to compare, or get prices in the quote tool above.
Common questions
Is Super Visa insurance cheaper in Burlington than in other cities?
The price is set mainly by your parent's age, health, coverage amount and deductible, not by the city you live in. The best way to save is to compare insurers and choose a sensible deductible.
Can my parents visit relatives in other provinces?
Yes. Super Visa insurance covers them anywhere in Canada for the policy period, not just in Burlington.
Is Pankaj licensed in Ontario?
Yes. Pankaj Bhatia is licensed in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.