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Coming to Ontario on NAFTA visa - should I get a Canadian Driver license/plates?

TheMaze

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Nov 2, 2015
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I'm a US citizen coming to Canada on a NAFTA visa. It's my intention to reside in Canada indefinitely (pending approval of PR, which is already in the pipeline). I currently have a NY State driver's license, and vehicles registered in NY and NC. I will be bringing them with me.

Am I legally required to get an Ontario driver's license while there on the NAFTA visa? It's my understanding that I'm considered temporary while there on the visa. Is there any reason I should (vs just keep my existing license/car registrations until I have PR status). Should I be getting an "International Driver's license" or does that not matter for the US/Canada? Thanks!