Prasad2008
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« on: June 14, 2009, 12:33:36 am » |
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Hi Folks
One more question - to be sure that I have all bases covered....
I will showing my AUD bank statement as proof of funds at landing time....
What exchange rates will be used to calculate the CAD equivalent ?
Will this be the prevailing rate at time of entry ..ex. the rates at the Amex counter at the airport ?
Thanks
Prasad
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NewYorker
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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2009, 10:17:16 pm » |
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You just convert approx and let the customs know how much in Canadian Dollars..
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Prasad2008
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« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 09:55:47 pm » |
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Thanks for the response - Yp it went that way - I spread out my AUD bank statements and some traveller's checks in Eur - the officer asked me how much would that be in CAD - I gave the figure i had ready calculated and it was over.... :)
All good
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Prasad
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4771
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2009, 09:28:23 am » |
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Based on your discussions, I don't need to prepare all the fund in CAD, do I? I am having a difficulty to get CAD in my country.
Also I have a problem to get travelers cheque. I am now thinking to take bank draft (cheques payable to myself), cash, recent bank statements, etc. but in USD.
Is it above OK?
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Prasad2008
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2009, 06:41:47 am » |
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Any convertible currency is ok - USD is fine.
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nasim15
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« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2009, 09:40:37 am » |
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Any convertible currency is ok - USD is fine.
Regards
Then if I take US$ 16580 (for 3 persons) instead of CAD 16580,it will do. Thank you. Because in my country also it is difficult to get CAD but USD is easily available. But I can not take it officially as it is not permissible to take so much of FEX from the country. |
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4771
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« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2009, 06:51:51 pm » |
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Thank you for the information. I will bring the fund in USD.
One more question, if I take bank drafts with me, can I change them to the CAD cash at any bank, or do I need to have already an account in a bank to do so? Sorry, I don't know the basic banking system, and am not completely sure if banks in Canada will accept bank drafts issued by a bank in other regions, say South America.
Thanks for your information!
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nasim15
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« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2009, 10:03:22 pm » |
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Thank you for the information. I will bring the fund in USD.
One more question, if I take bank drafts with me, can I change them to the CAD cash at any bank, or do I need to have already an account in a bank to do so? Sorry, I don't know the basic banking system, and am not completely sure if banks in Canada will accept bank drafts issued by a bank in other regions, say South America.
Thanks for your information!
You should have an account with a canadian bank. |
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4771
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2009, 04:31:05 pm » |
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After looking for the banks which can issue travelers checks, I have found that no bank in Ecuador, where I currently live, issue traveler checks. So, the alternative options left are: cash or bank drafts. I don't have a bank account in Canada.
Here are my questions.
Is it wise to take the minimum proof of fund as cash with me?
Can I open a bank account immediately after landing in Canada so that I can deposit my bank drafts? If so, what documents do they ask usually, and which bank do you recommend in terms of maintenance fee, online banking feature? I am landing in Toronto.
Thank you very much for your input.
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nasim15
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2009, 05:16:28 pm » |
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You can open an account immediately after landing in Canada.
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