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There are plenty of sites offering information on how to apply for a Canadian Immigration Visa and many more offering services (paid of course) to help you do it. I’ll start with one of the biggest headaches – the house sale (if you own) and packing up for the move.

If you own your house you need to asses the local housing market and though its always a gamble, plan your house sale and know at what stage in the immigration process you will put it up for sale.

If there is anyway you can find temporary accommodation then to have the house sold is one less headache you need when you are moving countries.

If you have Kids make sure you keep them involved. It comes down to economics if it costs more to insure, store and ship something than its worth. You will need to build a list of all the items you are bringing into Canada and give their values in Canadian dollars.

If you have a box of kids toys for example – put your best guess at the value on the list as follows:

Box of photographs No commercial value

One thing I’ll say about the moving companies is that you are paying them for a service, if they are a good company they will be able to advise on the correct paperwork etc and formalities that will ensure a smooth arrival and customs clearance in Canada. The Full container service will have the container packed and sealed at your residence.

Upon the arrival in Canada, the agent contacted us with all the information and forms required.

Arrival Day

Your Canadian Immigrant visa and confirmation of Permanent Residence for each family member with you.

Two copies of a detailed list of ALL the personal or Household items you are bringing with you. These lists must state how much the items are worth in Canadian Dollars.

Two copies of a list of items to follow – if you are shipping things later. The Canadian Customs and Border Crossing Agency (CBSA) are responsible for enforcing the laws and provide the form B4 for personal effects accounting.

If you have any questions please contact your nearest High Commission or the CBSA BEFORE you leave your home country – one good tip is to ensure any important documents or transcripts are translated into English or French as required (if they aren’t already) before you arrive . For a more detailed overview go to our Customs and Immigration page.

It may be advisable to carry any other personal documents in your hand luggage as well. The Citizenship and Immigration Canada E-Book “A Newcomers Introduction to Canada” gives excellent advice on this matter.

We have always been met by friendly and polite Customs and Immigration officials when we have travelled to Canada.

RC4151 – Settling in Canada is the document to guide you if you are settling in Canada for the first time or after being abroad for over 3 years (For Canadians).

Also, for those who are moving to Canada to study or work temporarily the pamphlet RC4220 Entering Canada to Study or to Work will be your guide.

Also, you will need the same forms for the goods to follow (if any). No import tax or duties are payable on settlers personal and household effects as long as you have owned, possessed and used them prior to arrival in Canada. If possible try and find any receipts and/or registration documents to support this.

We had to report in person with our lists within 5 days at the Canada Customs District Office.

There is also a scheme for wedding gifts if you are newly married or about to be married within 3 months of your arrival in Canada. For all the information go to pamphlet RC4140 Importing a Vehicle into Canada. It will delay your arrival if you have them with you – especially if not declared!

Our Provincial pages have links to the detailed healthcare information for each Province.

Rights And Obligations

Additionally, you will have some democratic rights, equality, language, legal, mobility and minority language education rights.

If it comes to light that false information was submitted during the application process can be cause for cancellation.

Moving to Canada

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