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You
must
present the following essential documents to enter Canada:
•
Canadian Immigrant Visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence for each family member traveling with you
•
Valid passport or other travel document for each family member traveling with you
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Two copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you
•
Two copies of a list of items that are arriving later
•
Proof that you have enough money to cover living expenses for six months
Depending on your situation, you should also bring the following
important
documents:
•
Birth, baptismal and/or marriage certificates
•
Adoption, separation or divorce papers
•
School records, transcripts, diplomas and/or degrees
•
Trade or professional certificates and licenses
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Letters of reference from former employers
•
Résumé (list of your educational and professional qualifications and job experience)
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Immunization, vaccination, dental and other health records for each family member
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Driver’s license including an International Driver’s Permit
•
Photocopies of all essential and important documents
•
Car registration documents (if you are importing a motor vehicle into Canada)
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DOCUMENTS TO BRING
The general waiting period to receive medical coverage in
Ontario is three months from your arrival date. You should
consider buying private health insurance until you become
eligible for medical coverage.
DID YOU KNOW?
Before you arrive in Canada youmay be asked to complete
a Customs Declaration Card. You must complete this card
before you meet with customs and immigration officials.
When you arrive in Canada, you will be interviewed by a
Customs Officer of the Canada Border Services Agency.
You will need to show the officer your immigrant visa
and a list of all the household and personal items you are
bringing into Canada. The Customs Officer will then refer
you to an Immigration Officer.
The Immigration Officer will check your travel documents
and ask you questions to verify that you are of good
character and in good health. You may also be asked to
show proof of your funds. If there are no difficulties, the
Immigration Officer will authorize your entry to Canada as
a permanent resident. If you arrive in Toronto, Montréal
or Vancouver, you will find immigrant reception services
at the airport.
CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION
For information about what you can and cannot bring to Canada, what items to declare, what health documents are
required, and other related matters, contact Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) or Citizenship and Immigration
Canada (CIC) by:
• Visiting these websites:
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
or
www.cic.gc.ca
• Calling CBSA toll free within Canada at
1-800-461-9999
• Calling CBSA from outside Canada at
204-983-3500
or
506-636-5064
(long distance charges will apply)