Globe WHV / IEC

Health and assistance insurance to ensure you can enjoy your time in Canada with complete peace of mind

  • Unlimited medical cover in Canada
  • 24/7 assistance and repatriation
  • Coverage during your holidays around the world
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Health and assistance insurance to ensure you can enjoy your time in Canada with complete peace of mind
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Excellence in support of your mobility

  • Unlimited medical expenses
    In Canada, your medical expenses are covered from the very first euro, with no excess, and with no upper limit, subject to the cover provided for in the policy.
  • Hospitalisation without having to pay upfront
    Direct payment arrangements can be made so that you do not have to pay the costs up front.
  • Support available 24/7
    A multilingual team is on hand day and night to assist you in the event of an emergency during your stay.
  • Repatriation on medical grounds
    If your medical condition requires it, your medical transport or medical repatriation will be arranged and covered.
  • Coverage outside Canada
    Your medical expenses are covered up to €150,000 whilst you are travelling for leisure anywhere in the world.
  • Telemedicine consultation included
    Take advantage of free online medical consultations to see a general practitioner.
  • Third-party liability cover included
    You are financially protected in the event of accidental, unintentional damage caused to a third party whilst abroad.
  • Refund requests in just a few clicks
    Whatever the amount of your medical expenses, please submit your claim for reimbursement and the supporting documents via our secure platform.
  • Refund in the event of early return
    If you return home permanently earlier than planned, you may be refunded for any unused months of cover, regardless of whether you have made use of your insurance or not.
  • Payment in instalments
    Get ready for your trip by spreading the cost of your insurance over two, three or four instalments, subject to eligibility criteria.

Who is this insurance intended for?

Globe WHV / IEC Canada is aimed at people travelling to Canada for up to 24 months under the IEC (International Experience Canada) programme:

  • Working Holiday Programme (WHP)
  • Young Professionals
  • International Co-op Placement

Common-law partners and children of Working Holiday / IEC permit holders may also be covered, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

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Understanding your cover at a glance

From €33.75

Information Booklet Table of benefits
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  • MEDICAL EXPENSES ¹
    Maximum benefit for a 12-months guarantee through one or several contracts.

    BenefitAmount
    Maximum benefit per person and per year in WHV / IEC country Unlimited
    Maximum benefit per person and per year
    during touristic stays    		 €150,000
    Surgery and hospitalization 100% of actual costs
    Consultations, pharmacy, x-ray, analyses, paramedic care 100% of actual costs
    Emergency dental treatment 100% up to €300
    Dental treatment following an accident 100% up to €600
    Temporary return in country of residence
    (maximum 30 days per year of contract)    		 100% up to €15,000
    In case of emergency only

  • ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY

    BenefitAmount
    Accidental death benefit €8,000
    Permanent disability benefit further to an accident €30,000

  • CIVIL LIABILITY
    Damage that has been caused to someone else during the trip (travel incl.) is guaranteed

    BenefitAmount
    Personal injury €4,500,000
    Damage to property and consequential losses therefrom €450,000
    Entrusted objects during a period of internship €11,500
    Deductible €100 per file and per claim

  • ASSISTANCE BENEFITS

    BenefitAmount
    Medical transport 100% of actual costs
    Repatriation for medical reasons 100% of actual costs
    Presence of a relative if hospitalized for more than 7 days Outward-return ticket + €80 per night (max. 8 nights)
    Early return following the death of a member of the immediate family 1 outward-return ticket 100% of actual costs
    on the basis of a standard economy class ticket
    Dispatch of essential medicines which cannot be found on site 100% of actual costs
    Forwarding of urgent messages 100% of actual costs
    Search costs 100% up to €3,000
    Advance of funds in cases of theft Up to €700
    Legal assistance Up to €3,000
    Advance of bail money Up to €7,000
    Transport of body in case of death 100% of actual costs (funeral costs limited to €1,500)

  • LUGGAGE INSURANCE

    BenefitAmount
    During the return trip €1,150

¹If the member benefits from the French Social Security or any other insurance organism, our reimbursements are complementary to the latter.

Examples of Globe WHV / EIC rates

Globe PVT / EIC pricing is based on your country of residence and the duration of your trip. Here are some examples of prices for trips departing from France.

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  • A young woman in Montreal

    Intern in Vancouver for 3 months

    Comprehensive cover to help you get started on your Canadian adventure

    1 person / 3 months

    €101.25

  • A private tutor in Toronto for six months

    The right cover to ensure your career is a success

    1 person / 6 months

    €202.50
  • Young people cycling in Stanley Park, Vancouver

    A young professional in Montreal for 12 months

    Comprehensive insurance to give you peace of mind whilst working in Canada

    1 person / 12 months

    €405.00
  • Young women hiking in the Rocky Mountains

    Served as a private in Canada for 24 months

    Long-term cover so you can make the most of your time in the country

    1 person / 24 months

    €810.00

Your WHV / EIC travel insurance in just a few minutes

  • Get a quote

    Please enter your country of origin and your travel dates to get your fare straight away.
  • Subscribe online

    Complete your subscription and pay online via our secure payment system.
  • Receive your certificate

    Your insurance certificate will be sent to you immediately by email.

Any questions about Globe WHV / EIC?

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about your cover, your benefits, your claims and the procedures relating to your policy.

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  • What does Globe WHV insurance cover?

    Globe WHV covers your medical expenses (with no limit in your Working Holiday destination, and up to €150,000 during tourist trips), assistance and repatriation, personal accident and life cover, personal liability up to €4,500,000 for bodily injury, and baggage on the outbound and return journey up to €1,150.

  • Is Working Holiday insurance compulsory?

    Insurance covering your whole stay is generally required in order to obtain a Working Holiday Visa. The conditions vary from one country to another: check the requirements of the programme you are joining.
    Insurance is always strongly recommended.

  • When should I take out my Working Holiday insurance?

    Take out your cover before you leave. Your insurance certificate may also be requested when you apply for your visa.

  • Can a partner and children be covered by the Globe WHV policy?

    Globe WHV is for the holder of the Working Holiday Visa. For Canada, the children and common-law partners of Working Holiday Visa holders can also take out the insurance: contact an ACS Customer Service Advisor for more information.

  • Can I extend my Working Holiday insurance?

    To extend your cover, contact the ACS Customer Service team a few days before your policy expires to obtain the insurer’s agreement. Once you have it, take out a new policy immediately following the previous one, with no gap.

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