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Super Visa insurance in Calgary

Calgary families across the northeast, Mahogany, and the suburbs regularly sponsor parents and grandparents on a Super Visa. We'll connect you with a licensed broker who compares IRCC-compliant policies from the carriers that quote across Alberta — in 60 seconds.

Quick answer

Super Visa insurance in Calgary must meet the federal IRCC minimums: at least $100,000 of emergency medical coverage from a Canadian insurer, valid for one year from entry, covering healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation. A healthy visitor aged 60–64 typically pays $1,450–$2,100 a year for $100,000 of coverage — and because Alberta charges no provincial sales tax on insurance premiums, the quoted premium is the amount you pay.

Super Visa insurance for Calgary families

The Super Visa lets parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents stay for up to five years at a time. The one non-negotiable condition: the visitor must arrive with private medical insurance of at least $100,000, valid for one year from entry, covering healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation.

Calgary's diverse, growing communities — many newcomer families settle here through Alberta's nominee programs and the energy economy — make parent and grandparent reunification common. Alberta has no provincial sales tax on insurance premiums, so the quoted Super Visa premium is the amount you pay. What still varies widely is how each carrier treats pre-existing conditions and which hospitals they pay directly, which is why comparing matters.

Why compare before you buy in Calgary

A licensed broker in our network looks at the visitor's age and health, the deductible, and which carriers offer direct pay at Foothills Medical Centre and the Peter Lougheed Centre. The full Super Visa guide covers the IRCC requirements and the 7-step framework; see cost by age for typical pricing.

Hospitals and emergency care near Calgary

Super Visa insurance is emergency medical coverage, so it pays to know where your parents would be treated and whether the carrier bills the hospital directly. Facilities serving Calgary visitors include Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, South Health Campus. Carriers with broad direct-pay networks settle bills with the hospital so your family avoids large upfront payments — a licensed broker can confirm which carriers offer direct pay near you.

What Super Visa insurance costs in Calgary

Premiums are set by the visitor's age, health, deductible, and coverage amount — not by a Calgary address. Alberta adds no provincial sales tax, so the quoted figure is what you pay. The ranges below are LRH marketplace estimates for an IRCC-compliant $100,000 policy; a licensed broker confirms the exact, bindable figure.

Visitor ageAnnual premium (est.)Monthly equivalent
55–59$1,100 – $1,650$92 – $138
60–64$1,450 – $2,100$121 – $175
65–69$1,850 – $2,700$154 – $225
70–74$2,400 – $3,500$200 – $292
75–79$3,200 – $4,800$267 – $400
80+$4,500 – $7,200$375 – $600

Marketplace estimates for an IRCC-compliant policy — $100,000 coverage, $250 deductible, no pre-existing coverage, annual payment. Final premiums depend on the insurer's underwriting; a licensed broker confirms the bindable figure.

Estimate your parents' premium

Super Visa cost calculator

Adjust the details below for an instant estimate of an IRCC-compliant policy — at least $100,000 coverage, valid for 365 days, covering healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation.

Parent or grandparent's age65
5090+
Coverage amount

$100,000 is the IRCC minimum. Brokers often suggest more for visitors over 65.

Deductible

A higher deductible lowers the premium but raises your out-of-pocket cost.

Cover stable pre-existing conditions?
Payment plan
Estimated premium
$148$215/mo
≈ $1,775 – $2,583 over the 365-day term

These are estimates. A licensed broker confirms your exact, bindable premium after a quick medical questionnaire.

Lowest Rates Hub connects you with licensed insurance brokers across Canada. Quotes are provided by partner brokers and the carriers they represent; LRH does not bind coverage or hold an insurance licence. Estimates are not bound coverage and depend on the insurer's underwriting and the information disclosed. Privacy policy.

Calgary Super Visa questions, answered

For $100,000 of coverage, a healthy visitor aged 60–64 typically pays $1,450–$2,100 a year; ages 65–69 run $1,850–$2,700. Premiums depend on the visitor's age, medical history, deductible, and pre-existing-condition coverage. Compare quotes from licensed brokers to see the exact figure for your parent.
Alberta charges no provincial sales tax on insurance premiums, so the quoted premium for a Super Visa policy is the amount you pay. The policy must still meet the federal IRCC minimums — at least $100,000, valid for one year from entry, covering healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation — regardless of province.
Yes. IRCC requires proof of valid Super Visa insurance as part of the application itself, and it is refused without it. Most carriers refund the premium (minus a small fee) if the visa is later refused — confirm that clause in writing before you pay.
Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General, and South Health Campus all treat insured visitors. Carriers with broad direct-pay networks bill the hospital directly so your family avoids large upfront payments. A licensed broker can confirm which carriers offer direct pay at the hospitals nearest you.
Most Super Visa policies cover side trips of limited duration — typically up to 30 consecutive days outside Canada. A longer trip can void coverage for that period. Confirm the side-trip wording with a licensed broker before your parents book travel.

Compare Super Visa quotes for your Calgary family

A licensed broker — including Punjabi- and Hindi-speaking advisors — matches the right carrier to your parents' age and health, free.

Lowest Rates Hub connects consumers with licensed insurance brokers across Canada. Quotes are provided by partner brokers and the carriers they represent; LRH does not bind coverage or hold an insurance licence. Estimates are not bound coverage. Final premiums depend on the insurer's underwriting and the information disclosed in the application. Policies underwritten by IDC Worldsource and partner insurers. Privacy policy.

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