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[er2d2g]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[rizmayo]

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. Just the letter from RTA Dubai is enough, no need to get it attested. Jut remember to tell them it is for Canada, so they give you the right one. International licence is good if you intend to drive in Canada for more then 2 months, without getting a Canadian G/G2 licence.

2. Any idea if we can take blankets or quilt along to Toronto, is it allowed? Yes, but better to buy this stuff from here. The blankets and quilts from Dubai are not as warm as what you can buy from here.

3. what documents are needed for school admission? Admission in primary school is purely based on age, so be prepared to admit your child in a lower or higher grade, if their age is not inline with Canadian standards. You will need the following for admission:
1. Proof of Age: Birth Certificate or Passport.
2. Proof of status in Canada: COPR or PR Card.
3. Proof of Address: The fastest way is to get a letter from your bank verifying your address on record. Everything else like bank statements, driving licence, etc. will take time to come to your address. Rental agreements are not acceptable.
4. Academic Record: This will be required for higher classes.
5. Immunization Record: Get the paper CIC sent you along with your COPR, signed and stamped by your family doctor.


Thanks a lot in advance..

Regards

 

[er2d2g]

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?

Hi rejis

You can bring food into the country only if you declare it. Sorry for not being clear earlier but there are lots of people that bring food to Canada and don't declare it and get fined if their baggage is checked
That said allowing food into the country is something decided by the customs officer tha you get.
I have carried dates with nuts into the country after declaring on the form although most of the people will tell you that nuts generally get confiscated at the airport.
I also know someone who had packed chocolates like Kit Kat confiscated so again depends on the customs officer
Like I said earlier everything is available here so why lose money if you are unfortunate enough to get your items confiscated here

Hope this helps
er2d2g

 

[rejis]

Hi rejis

You can bring food into the country only if you declare it. Sorry for not being clear earlier but there are lots of people that bring food to Canada and don't declare it and get fined if their baggage is checked
That said allowing food into the country is something decided by the customs officer tha you get.
I have carried dates with nuts into the country after declaring on the form although most of the people will tell you that nuts generally get confiscated at the airport.
I also know someone who had packed chocolates like Kit Kat confiscated so again depends on the customs officer
Like I said earlier everything is available here so why lose money if you are unfortunate enough to get your items confiscated here

Hope this helps
er2d2g

Thanks er2d2g...

I am planning to bring some home made rice flour, will declare it....

For people who are going to land for the first time, here is declaration card sample....

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e311-eng.pdf