India to Canada : Seeking Advice for Travel, Stay and Others

[bishgop]

Hello All,

Me and my wife received CoPR and now we are planning to fly to Canada on April 15-21. I am actively looking for flight fares, discounts, Airbnb for stay, and any other information that could help us make the process smooth and trouble free. I would like to sincerely request for advice from experienced Indians who have moved to Canada through Express Entry.

1. Is there any way I could get inexpensive flight tickets for two? I am trying discount coupons but let me know if there's any smarter way.

2. Is Airbnb good for a two week stay to start with? I have found a room in Bloor West Village but I am yet to book it.

3. What are the documents (also the answers) that I should keep ready for the transit/checks at the airports(s)?

4. I haven't done Credential Assessment and IELTS for my wife. Will it be a problem? Is it (actually) required when we reach there?

I look forward to your replies.

PS. I can't thank enough everyone who has replied to my queries here. Thank you guys.

 

[iamxty]

We are also looking for flights to Toronto for May. So far, the cheapest flights from India that I saw are:
1) British Airways via London - transit visa is free since you have Canadian visa
2) Cathay Pacific via HK - Indians are visa-free for 14 days

There are other cheaper flights with 2 stops, but you also need to consider the transit visa for those layover countries.

Airbnb - my friends advised to book at least one month

ECA - useful when your spouse applies for a job

 

[mapleleaf987]

British Airways via London - transit visa is free since you have Canadian visa

Hi is this applicable for all nationalities? I am an indian citizen and ill be transiting via heathrow on my canada PR. so i dont need any additional visa, DATV?

 

[iamxty]

Hi is this applicable for all nationalities? I am an indian citizen and ill be transiting via heathrow on my canada PR. so i dont need any additional visa, DATV?

For Indians, the last time I checked, you don’t need DATV if you have a valid Canadian visa.

Also verify on the UK website at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa