PerryB said:I have the same question and could you please clarify to me, as must have landed now ?? Also, best way to take the funds to Canada
My 2 cents:
The principal (Applicant) can carry the funds with him/her. One can carry 25+ k without any issues. Just declare them. If any one would ask my advice, I would say do as they say " POF may be required when landing for the first time so BE READY" Why with I take a risk?
If one has no Canadian Account, then just exchange your local currency and get CAD$ as this should not be a great deal.
Personally I did not care about the exchange rate when I did my landing as I did not think rate was more relevant than PR.
Btw, "PRs to be", DO NOT TAKE A RISK BY TELLING THE OFFICER YOU ARE STAYING FOR A WEEK OR SO. JUST KEEP IT FOR YOURSELF. Very straight forward.
Cheers, and all the best for everyone,
SFD