LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[Cool Canada]

can i prepare two GTF list one for the shipment that already might have arrived and one for the GTF at later stages

 

[steaky]

can i prepare two GTF list one for the shipment that already might have arrived and one for the GTF at later stages

Yes, but it has to be stamped at the time of landing.

 

[khurramrizvi]

I have one more query

Few people have told us that we need to carry Immunization records for me and my husband as well, as some work places ask for it. Is it true? Seniors please reply as we are travelling next week.

No one will ask you for any immunization record from you for yourselves. The immunization record for kids is must. You need that when you register your family to doctor and at school. Doctor will ask you for your kids record only and will conduct few tests of your family for his own record. All the things are free. so stay cool.

 

[khurramrizvi]

I have an urgent inquiry. Please respond as soon as possible. I will be leaving India on 14th April and will be staying in UK for 14 days before moving to Canada on 28th April for landing formalities. i want to ship some goods (household items) by courier from India to my relative in Calgary on 10th April. goods will be reaching within 7-8 days and at that time i will be in UK but my relative can receive the cargo on my behalf as it is door to door. can anyone suggest or inform me if i have to pay any duty on these goods? any suggesting to avoid paying duties?

Calculate the charges first, because you will have to pay for the demurrage for the delays. It is wise for you to be here in canada to receive your shipment.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

Thank you once again XpressEnterprise +1 for you...

I have one more query which is regarding insurance for initial 3 months, I have explored https://arbetovinsurance.com, however there are multiple insurance providers (Destination Canada, Travelance, Allianz, Tugo....). Can you please suggest me which insurance provider is a good one to select...

Please reply with your valuable inputs.

Thank you very much...

For all insurance companies in Alberta, Visit Finance Alberta website. Check their quotes and also look for their reviews online. That's how I would compare and choose. I can help you with Quebec's one, but I don't have any experience with Alberta's ones.

Can we carry gold coins same way as we do for jewelry???

Yes. You can carry any sort of jewelry, as long as you declare it upon landing.

I have a query

Under Jewellery section if I am not carrying any jewellery with me in the luggage but instead wearing it. Do I still need to click pictures and fill it in the form and get a valuation certificate from the jeweller? Please help its urgent as I am landing next week.

When you are "landing", you MUST declare anything you are bringing along. It doesn't matter if you are wearing it or it's stuffed in your luggage. You also need to mention estimated price (in CAD) and their weight. The same goes for any form of currency you are bringing too. You need to understand that they require this information so that they don't TAX you. So, it's for your own benefit.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

Hi,

I would like to ask regarding POF upon landing. Is it possible just to have latest bank statement and certification than to carry cash? Just in case they will ask for POF? Anyone who had experience this? Thank you.

First preference is CASH. If you think this would be risky, then take latest bank statements of the last 3 to 6 months. Bear in mind that you are NOT required to carry funds in Cash when you arrive in Canada. However, you must be able to provide documentary evidence which state that:
1) you have funds available (n bank accounts or cashable investments), and
2) these funds are transferable to Canada.
Your bank need to provide two letters, just in case. I've seen many candidates applying for UK Investor Visa / UK Entrepreneur Visa making such requests from their local banks. ( source )

I have one more query

Few people have told us that we need to carry Immunization records for me and my husband as well, as some work places ask for it. Is it true? Seniors please reply as we are travelling next week.

These Immunization Records are for kids and you need this record for school admission purposes mostly. This link may help you understand much about it : Immunization of Persons New to Canada

 

[XpressEnterprise]

can i prepare two GTF list one for the shipment that already might have arrived and one for the GTF at later stages

Technically, you should make only one list of GTF. It can have many pages, but it should be one list. Everytime you receive your items, you get that item crossed from the list and it won't get taxed. I don't think there is a need to have more than one list of Goods to Follow. If your items have arrived and haven't cleared customs, they are still on hold. Once you have landed, you can carry that B4 or B4A form to local shipment facility and claim your items. Just make sure your get your B4 or B4A forms stamped by CBSA officer upon landing. They usually put stamp behind your COPR and also on your GTF list

 

[Pipis Husband]

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[szherick]

Hi,

Anyone experienced landing in Montreal?

Just want to ask if POE must be either in 3 Airports only (Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver for 1st time immigrants? is this true? Just heard it from a travel agency. Appreciate your response..

Thank you

 

[XpressEnterprise]

Hi,

Anyone experienced landing in Montreal?

Just want to ask if POE must be either in 3 Airports only (Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver for 1st time immigrants? is this true? Just heard it from a travel agency. Appreciate your response..

Thank you

My landing at Montreal Airport was very smooth, however a bit slow. You have to sit for quite a while.

No, it's simply not true. You can land at any international airport in Canada. POE (Port of Entry) can be any port. You can also go through "landing" process by just crossing from US border. However, there are some conditions attached to it, depending on your chosen path to residency.

If you have applied under Federal programs, you should preferably NOT land in Quebec, because all PR's arriving for 'landing' in Quebec require CSQ to process PR. If you applied under Quebec programs, you preferably land in any airport in Quebec or with a transfer flight taking you there soon.

In short, if you are under any PNP, then you must ensure you make your intentions clear to CBSA officer that you intend to settle in your province just after landing (if you have landed at another province). Otherwise, it may indicate to CBSA officer that you misrepresented in your immigration file.

 

[lively]

I do not think house and plot are goods to follow. When you sell your property late, you will have to pay taxes on capital gains made.

Thanks for your response. Any idea how much time i will have to sell my properties and take cash tax free. I will be landing soon and come back after a month. Also can i show cash in goods to follow list?

 

[XpressEnterprise]

Thanks for your response. Any idea how much time i will have to sell my properties and take cash tax free. I will be landing soon and come back after a month. Also can i show cash in goods to follow list?

Money is not "Goods" which will arrive in container. So, you shouldn't write that in list.

Some countries have restrictions when transferring huge sums of money oversees. You need to tell Immigration beforehand/at the time of landing about situation to allow you more time. You have to tell them how much time you would need. It's upto them to make decision based on your situation. Do back your claim with some documents. E.g. In Pakistan, they do not let you take more than $10K. It's clearly mentioned in customs website.

 

[FSWON]

Re: LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know: ISSUES during short landing

Dear Experts:

Anyone who is experienced or faced the same situation, if could help me in the regard below:

(1) I will be performing a short landing for a week in Toronto in June. I have certain responsibilities back home and plan to make the permanent move in the beginning of 2018.

(2) My Goods to carry list will include almost nothing - what usually a tourist carries - baby stuff, some personal belongings and all.

(3) My Goods to follow list is almost uncertain since the actual move will be performed quite a bit later. However, I will buy HP laptops before I move -model numbers are not yet known. Should I just mention brand name and approximate value?

(4) The jewellery pictures will be taken. However, I might sell some jewellery before the actual move. Will it be a problem then?

(5) As I will move later in 2018, I will sell some of my assets, say for example - my car, and take the cash during permanent move. What will happen then? Will the CBSA treat the money as new comers' fund?

I would really appreciate your views on the above issues. Please enlighten me. Seeking help from Qorax too, if you are available.

Thank you mates!

regards.

 

[XpressEnterprise]

Dear FSWON,

(1) Ok
(2) Ok
(3) No. Mention only those items currently in your possession and you plan to bring it to Canada. Serial Number is more important than model number. And also mention their approximate value in CAD. If you are going to buy laptops before landing, you'll definitely be having those laptops with you. So, write down their serial numbers in Goods to Carry list. You must declare your Goods to Follow list upon landing.
(4) Before departing, update your Goods to Carry list and only write those jewelry items which you are bringing with you. The ones you are not bringing, or are planning to sell, can be added in Goods to Follow list. It's not mandatory to bring all the goods mentioned in Goods to Follow list. There is no such thing as 'actual move' when it comes to immigration. The day you 'land' will be written everywhere in documentation.
(5) That depends what you tell CBSA officer upon landing. There is no tax for the money you transfer from other country to your bank account in Canada for settlement purposes. You don't have to declare in advance about the money you are planning to bring (transfer) in the future. Declaration is required if you carry an amount exceeding CAD 10,000/- while you land. Once you land, you become permanent resident. If you decide to move permanently after two years, you must ensure you fulfill 730 days (2 years in every 5-year period) of residency requirement.

Note: If you leave Canada before your arrival of PR card, you may not be allowed to board any return flights to Canada.

You may wish to read the following article : Goods To Follow-Canada

 

[FSWON]

Thanks a lot XpressEnterprise:

Really helped to gain an insight. Thanks for the link too. very useful. While doing a CIIP session, an officer told that If I return Canada after an absence of more than one year, the CAD that I would carry with me will be heavily taxed. I was shocked to know that. Is it then true?

Regards,

Dear FSWON,

(1) Ok
(2) Ok
(3) No. Mention only those items currently in your possession and you plan to bring it to Canada. Serial Number is more important than model number. And also mention their approximate value in CAD. If you are going to buy laptops before landing, you'll definitely be having those laptops with you. So, write down their serial numbers in Goods to Carry list. You must declare your Goods to Follow list upon landing.
(4) Before departing, update your Goods to Carry list and only write those jewelry items which you are bringing with you. The ones you are not bringing, or are planning to sell, can be added in Goods to Follow list. It's not mandatory to bring all the goods mentioned in Goods to Follow list. There is no such thing as 'actual move' when it comes to immigration. The day you 'land' will be written everywhere in documentation.
(5) That depends what you tell CBSA officer upon landing. There is no tax for the money you transfer from other country to your bank account in Canada for settlement purposes. You don't have to declare in advance about the money you are planning to bring (transfer) in the future. Declaration is required if you carry an amount exceeding CAD 10,000/- while you land. Once you land, you become permanent resident. If you decide to move permanently after two years, you must ensure you fulfill 730 days (2 years in every 5-year period) of residency requirement.

Note: If you leave Canada before your arrival of PR card, you may not be allowed to board any return flights to Canada.

You may wish to read the following article : Goods To Follow-Canada