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akbardxb

Champion Member
Nov 18, 2013
1,244
463
Mississauga
LANDED..........
28-03-2014
mustafa001 said:
Dear friend

please advise me what is the best way to transfer my money from Dubai to Canada, is it taxable or not?

thanks & kind regards,

Abu Mustafa
There is no tax on transferring money from Dubai, but I think you have to declare the reason for transfer beyond a certain amount, as per Central Bank guidelines. If you are travelling, a draft in your name Woukd be the quickest of you can do an online transfer to you account in Canada; most banks have that facility.
 

ak1

Star Member
Oct 9, 2013
119
17
Dear Friends,

Hope tht all will be fine.

1) I want to get my documents translated in English by a Legal Translator in Dubai.
If anyone went through the same step already, please let me know ASAP.

2) Can anyone tell about a Photograph Studio in Dubai from where i can get my photographs taken as per Canadian Requirements ?
Is there any specific Studio?

Thanks,
 

er2d2g

Star Member
Feb 12, 2012
195
10
124
Burlington,ON Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2007
Med's Request
06-12-2011
Med's Done....
28-12-2011
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
31-01-2012
VISA ISSUED...
11-02-2012
LANDED..........
21-06-2012
ak1 said:
Dear Friends,

Hope tht all will be fine.

1) I want to get my documents translated in English by a Legal Translator in Dubai.
If anyone went through the same step already, please let me know ASAP.

2) Can anyone tell about a Photograph Studio in Dubai from where i can get my photographs taken as per Canadian Requirements ?
Is there any specific Studio?

Thanks,
Hi ak1

I'm sure some other member can help you regarding the translation of documents since we didnt do any translations.

In terms of Photos just take the photo spec sheet to any studio and they should be able to sort it out for you

hope this helps

er2d2g
 

er2d2g

Star Member
Feb 12, 2012
195
10
124
Burlington,ON Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2007
Med's Request
06-12-2011
Med's Done....
28-12-2011
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
31-01-2012
VISA ISSUED...
11-02-2012
LANDED..........
21-06-2012
akbardxb said:
There is no tax on transferring money from Dubai, but I think you have to declare the reason for transfer beyond a certain amount, as per Central Bank guidelines. If you are travelling, a draft in your name Woukd be the quickest of you can do an online transfer to you account in Canada; most banks have that facility.
To add to the above you need to declare more than 10,000 dollars per person. so if the amount is less than that you don't need to declare it.
For eg. if you are a family of 4 and travelling with 30,000 dollars you are still below the 10,000 dollars per head and you can carry the money into Canada without any problems.
There is also the option of a wire transfer if you already have a bank account here in Canada but you will lose money at both ends in exchnage and charges.
Hope this helps
er2d2g
 

er2d2g

Star Member
Feb 12, 2012
195
10
124
Burlington,ON Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2007
Med's Request
06-12-2011
Med's Done....
28-12-2011
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
31-01-2012
VISA ISSUED...
11-02-2012
LANDED..........
21-06-2012
akbardxb said:
Three technical questions :

1. After finishing the landing (but without a PR card) can I visit my friends in the US in Detroit ? Will we need a US visa ? We have valid visas except for one of my daughters.

2. The jewellery that we want to bring later should be photographed and officially evaluated by a jeweller with their stamp or just our estimate with pictures will suffice ?

3. The electronics, namely iPad, computer and camera and lenses will also follow later. Do these also need pictures and serial numbers or just a list will do?

Thank you.
Hey Akbar

As Rizmayo rightly pointed out you need a valid visa for all the family to visit the US. Also once you leave Canada you cannot come back without a PR card so the US trip should be the last part of the journey.

In terms of Jewellery generally they take what you tell them at face value in terms of value but it would make sense to get them weighed and get an estimate based on today's rate and you need to have 2 colour copies of all the jewellery - one will be stamped and returned to you and the other one will be kept with them for their records - Not sure if you went through the excel sheet I sent you but to make things easy you should club like items together like rings on a page, bracelets/bangles on another page, chains on the third page and so on. Since there is no set format you can organise them as you like as long as its easy for them to understand

In terms of electronics I would put down the serial numbers of the items you are carrying - we had put those items on our goods accompanied and goods to follow list as we carried cameras and mobile phones with us during the landing and again when we made our final move.

One last thing which would be a good pointer to everyone preparing for landing - DO NOT BRING FOOD - If there is something specific for people travelling with kids i.e. milk etc. make sure you declare it. Fine for bringing food into the country and not declaring it is 800 dollars not to mention a permanent record on file which means your baggage will be checked everytime you cross the border


Hope this helps
er2d2g
 

sherdills

Star Member
Oct 26, 2013
191
8
123
Abu Dhabi
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
2145
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-12-2013
Doc's Request.
Completed
Nomination.....
Completed
AOR Received.
Recieved
IELTS Request
Submitted
File Transfer...
Completed
Med's Request
Completed
Med's Done....
05-08-2014
Interview........
not-required
Passport Req..
13-08-2014
VISA ISSUED...
31-08-2014
LANDED..........
01-04-2015
ak1 said:
Dear Friends,

Hope tht all will be fine.

1) I want to get my documents translated in English by a Legal Translator in Dubai.
If anyone went through the same step already, please let me know ASAP.

2) Can anyone tell about a Photograph Studio in Dubai from where i can get my photographs taken as per Canadian Requirements ?
Is there any specific Studio?

Thanks,
Get us docs translated and notarized in ur home country; a lot easier.
Photos; download spec sheet from CIC and take it with u to photo grapher; take new photographs.
 

rizmayo

Hero Member
Aug 17, 2013
912
42
Mississauga
Visa Office......
LVO
NOC Code......
0213
IELTS Request
With Application
Med's Request
16-07-2013
Med's Done....
26-08-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
03-09-2013, sent 17-09-2013, DM 06-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
30-09-2013
er2d2g said:
To add to the above you need to declare more than 10,000 dollars per person. so if the amount is less than that you don't need to declare it.
For eg. if you are a family of 4 and travelling with 30,000 dollars you are still below the 10,000 dollars per head and you can carry the money into Canada without any problems.
There is also the option of a wire transfer if you already have a bank account here in Canada but you will lose money at both ends in exchnage and charges.
Hope this helps
er2d2g
Thanks for this tip.

At least for the first trip, I would advise the PA to show that he is carrying more then the POF required and declare that amount.

Regards,
 

er2d2g

Star Member
Feb 12, 2012
195
10
124
Burlington,ON Canada
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-05-2007
Med's Request
06-12-2011
Med's Done....
28-12-2011
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
31-01-2012
VISA ISSUED...
11-02-2012
LANDED..........
21-06-2012
rizmayo said:
Thanks for this tip.

At least for the first trip, I would advise the PA to show that he is carrying more then the POF required and declare that amount.

Regards,
Totally agree
 

ak1

Star Member
Oct 9, 2013
119
17
er2d2g said:
Hi ak1

I'm sure some other member can help you regarding the translation of documents since we didnt do any translations.

In terms of Photos just take the photo spec sheet to any studio and they should be able to sort it out for you

hope this helps

er2d2g
Dear er2d2g,

Thanks for your reply
 

akbardxb

Champion Member
Nov 18, 2013
1,244
463
Mississauga
LANDED..........
28-03-2014
Here's more another technical questions :

1. I have 2 vintage guns, currently in India. They are proper firearms and require a licence in India. Can I take them with me ? I'm not even sure what paper work will be required in India if I could take them. Want to check the Canada angle first before starting to explore the Indian side.

2. Has any one carried their antique heirlooms from India ? I have coins, a wall clock and a gramophone and a collection of vinyl records and am not sure how to take them out of India.

Tx.
 

Mustafa100

Star Member
Oct 21, 2013
144
79
Dear Dubai Applicants,

Does any one has a file in Parise visa office and transfered to London visa office for Background check?

does this case happend in this forum?
 

rejis

Star Member
Mar 25, 2011
158
3
Dubai
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
1st March, 2010
AOR Received.
15th Sept, 2010
Med's Request
13th Dec, 2012 got it on 31st Dec
Med's Done....
24th Jan, 2013
Interview........
waived..
Passport Req..
2nd April, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
26th April, 2013
LANDED..........
5th July, 2013

One last thing which would be a good pointer to everyone preparing for landing - DO NOT BRING FOOD - If there is something specific for people travelling with kids i.e. milk etc. make sure you declare it. Fine for bringing food into the country and not declaring it is 800 dollars not to mention a permanent record on file which means your baggage will be checked everytime you cross the border


Hope this helps
er2d2g
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Hi er2d2g,

As per http://www.catsa.gc.ca/complete-item-list?keys=&field_wtp_category_tid=5&nid= we can bring food items. Is this an authentic information?
 

nekeol

Champion Member
Nov 7, 2012
2,507
135
Waterloo region, Ontario
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
London/Abu Dhabi
NOC Code......
1111 Accountant
App. Filed.......
25/9/2011
Doc's Request.
21/11/12
Nomination.....
Not Applicable
IELTS Request
Submitted with Application
Med's Request
19/12/2013, after BGC
Med's Done....
7/1/2014
Interview........
Exempt
Passport Req..
02/02/2014 - DM 11/2/14
VISA ISSUED...
14/02/2014
LANDED..........
Alhamdolillah Landed July 2014/Citizenship Applied in JAN 2018
rejis said:

One last thing which would be a good pointer to everyone preparing for landing - DO NOT BRING FOOD - If there is something specific for people travelling with kids i.e. milk etc. make sure you declare it. Fine for bringing food into the country and not declaring it is 800 dollars not to mention a permanent record on file which means your baggage will be checked everytime you cross the border


Hope this helps
er2d2g


Hi er2d2g,

As per http://www.catsa.gc.ca/complete-item-list?keys=&field_wtp_category_tid=5&nid= we can bring food items. Is this an authentic information?
+1 for you rajis
 

ummi

Star Member
Mar 29, 2012
175
9
Hi.
I need your help regarding two issues.

1. Should i take experience letter from RTA Dubai and attest from ministry of foreign affairs in Dubai for driving license in Ontario or only international license of two months can be converted.

2. Any idea if we can take blankets or quilt along to Toronto, is it allowed?

3. what documents are needed for school admission?

Thanks a lot in advance..

Regards
 

nekeol

Champion Member
Nov 7, 2012
2,507
135
Waterloo region, Ontario
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
London/Abu Dhabi
NOC Code......
1111 Accountant
App. Filed.......
25/9/2011
Doc's Request.
21/11/12
Nomination.....
Not Applicable
IELTS Request
Submitted with Application
Med's Request
19/12/2013, after BGC
Med's Done....
7/1/2014
Interview........
Exempt
Passport Req..
02/02/2014 - DM 11/2/14
VISA ISSUED...
14/02/2014
LANDED..........
Alhamdolillah Landed July 2014/Citizenship Applied in JAN 2018
1. Should i take experience letter from RTA Dubai and attest from ministry of foreign affairs in Dubai for driving license in Ontario or only international license of two months can be converted. DON'T KNOW

2. Any idea if we can take blankets or quilt along to Toronto, is it allowed? AS MANY AS YOU CAN

3. what documents are needed for school admission? SCHOOL CERTIFICATES, BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS