Hello everyone !
I can't seem to find any open topic/thread about questions regarding entry in Canada (e.g for matters and documents that are controlled at the border, upon entry, regardless of your visa).
In my case, I am about to enter Canada as a new permanent resident (skilled worker) and I wonder about what proof of funds might be accepted.
I went to my bank and asked for an official statement, which is a document that they stamped and gives the current balance of my accounts.
I wonder if this will be enough to convince custom & border agents that I do have this sum available (this document is written in French, so that shouldn't be a problem).
Indeed, CIC website seems to suggest bringing cash or a "certified check" (which is basically like the equivaolent of having cash but the amount is on the check. The corresponding sum has been taken away from your account already: this paper IS your money: don't lose it).
The problem is, these 2 options are bad because they both have you carry around (in my case) more than $10000 CAD around, which could be lost or robbed. That seems very unreasonnable and I don't want to do it.
How did that go for you? Do you think an official statement from the bank is enough?
Can you link me any ressources or other threads on this forum bringing out experiences of new immigrants at the border?
Thank you very much !
I can't seem to find any open topic/thread about questions regarding entry in Canada (e.g for matters and documents that are controlled at the border, upon entry, regardless of your visa).
In my case, I am about to enter Canada as a new permanent resident (skilled worker) and I wonder about what proof of funds might be accepted.
I went to my bank and asked for an official statement, which is a document that they stamped and gives the current balance of my accounts.
I wonder if this will be enough to convince custom & border agents that I do have this sum available (this document is written in French, so that shouldn't be a problem).
Indeed, CIC website seems to suggest bringing cash or a "certified check" (which is basically like the equivaolent of having cash but the amount is on the check. The corresponding sum has been taken away from your account already: this paper IS your money: don't lose it).
The problem is, these 2 options are bad because they both have you carry around (in my case) more than $10000 CAD around, which could be lost or robbed. That seems very unreasonnable and I don't want to do it.
How did that go for you? Do you think an official statement from the bank is enough?
Can you link me any ressources or other threads on this forum bringing out experiences of new immigrants at the border?
Thank you very much !