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Gouvernement du Québec
Régie de l’assurance maladie

Register for health insurance

I am settling in or returning to Québec

Persons accompanying you to Québec (spouse and dependants) have the same rights as you. They also have the same obligations and must complete their own documents online to register for health insurance.

In general, when you settle in Québec, your health insurance coverage starts after a waiting period of up to 3 months after you register.

Requested documents

  • You need a scanned copy of each of the required documents to complete your registration application (JPG or PDF).
  • You will not be able to save the form during the process.
  • You are required to have any documents in a language other than French or English translated at your cost.

In any cases, you must provide a document confirming your status in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident). The type of document required is specified according to the answers you provide in the registration form.

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship (valid Canadian passport, birth certificate, copy of an act of birth or certificate of Canadian citizenship)
  • Permanent Resident Card or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)
  • Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
  • Certificate of coverage under your country’s social security plan, if you are from a country that has signed a social security agreement with Québec
  • Document proving the date of release from the CAF or the posting instructions in Québec

Advice on attachments

A missing or illegible document will delay the processing of your application. To avoid further delays, follow these tips:

  • Save scanned or photographed documents in image format (JPG). For other documents, keep their original format if possible.
  • Make sure your files are legible: pay attention to the framing, contrast and sharpness of the image.
  • Do not send secure or password protected documents.

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