Move to Canada

Emigrating to a new country will undoubtedly be one of the biggest decisions you make during your lifetime. It can be an extremely rewarding time and avoiding the pitfalls of stress is not as difficult as some might think with the correct planning.

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Move to Canada

Canada has become a magnet for skilled workers in recent years with 250,000 visas available each year for the past five. The high standard of living, along with the quality of life, friendly government and people and breath-taking cities and landscapes have made it possible for thousands of people to start their new dream life.

Did you know Canada is the second largest country in the world after Russia? The two official languages are English and French, although Chinese, Italian, German and Punjabi are common also and the Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II.

If you are thinking about moving to Canada, here are some useful tips you might want to consider to help you in your journey.

It's obvious but sometimes not possible where work is concerned, but try and visit Canada and the town or city you are moving to before you go. Assess the local culture and way of life for yourself - you can't always rely on other peoples opinions
It can take up to and over a year in some cases for a Canada visa to be granted, this gives you plenty of time to prepare so use it - do your research about the area where you will work in Canada. Think about the every day things you do in your own country, from the moment you get up, until the moment you go to bed and try to imagine how you would do that in Canada.
Work out how much the cost of living is going to cost! When you are making your list of things you do on a daily basis remember to do your research into how much that will cost in Canadian dollars. Research renting and housing costs, utilities, bank accounts, tax and Canadian laws.
If your move to Canada is with work find out what relocation benefits you are entitled to.
People living and working in Canada have access to Health Insurance, meaning they don't have to pay directly for most health care services; you will need to apply for a health insurance card which will take a minimum of three months so apply as soon as you arrive.
Paperwork and documents must all be in order, bring copies of your birth, wedding, educational and medical certificates.