Bringing parents to Halifax on a Super Visa? Pankaj is licensed in Nova Scotia and arranges the insurance remotely, by phone, WhatsApp and email.
What your parents need for the Super Visa
The insurance rules are the same in Halifax 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 MSI, Nova Scotia's public health plan, so without insurance they'd pay hospital bills themselves. Full details are in the requirements guide.
Working with Pankaj from Halifax
Pankaj is based in Ontario and licensed in Nova Scotia. Families in Halifax deal with him by phone, WhatsApp and email. Quotes, policies and receipts all arrive electronically, ready to upload with the visa application.
Hospitals with emergency departments in Halifax
- QEII Health Sciences Centre (Halifax Infirmary)
- Dartmouth General 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 Halifax
Most visiting parents arrive through Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ). Coverage must start on the date they first land in Canada.
Local tip: Many parents connect through Toronto or Montreal on the way to Halifax. Set the policy start date to the day they first land in Canada, even if they reach Halifax a day later.
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 Halifax 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 Halifax.
Is Pankaj licensed in Nova Scotia?
Yes. Pankaj Bhatia is licensed in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.