Preparation Before Immigrating To Canada

Your immigration journey to Canada will be much easier if you have the best preparation while in Vietnam. Living a new life in a new country like Canada, what should you prepare? Let’s figure it out together!

1. Finance 

Firstly, sustainable financed is needed to live and settle down in Canada. There are mandatory costs when immigrating to Canada such as:

• Apply for Permanent Residence in Canada through investment: you can invest in specific provincial project. Provincial investment amounts range from 150,000 CAD to 250,000 CAD. Besides, provement of your net assets ranging from 400,000 CAD to 600,000 CAD is also a must. If you come to Canada under Startup Visa program, the amount will not be too significant because you do not need to invest.
• Living in Canada: after receiving investment immigration visa, you can live in Canada legally. Monthly living costs here range from 900 CAD – 2000 CAD. This costs depend on the area you live in and the type of apartment you rent.
• Healthcare: Although the Medical program offers many types of medical examination and treatment free of charge, you will still have to pay some expenses such as over-the-counter medicines, dentistry,and glasses.

2. Required documents

Documents are one of the most important things when preparing to go to Canada. If you do not provide enough required documents, you will not be able to enter Canada. The paperwork may vary under different circumstances, but these below documents are compulsory, as follows:

• Passport
• Immigration acceptance letter from the Embassy
• Letter of admission/ customer booking, tour booking/ invitation for labor and trade cooperation,...
• Financial proofing documents
• Other personal documents

These documents should not be kept in luggage. Instead, you put them in a small bag and carry it with you. This can help you finish the procedure quickly and limit loss and misplacement.

3. Knowledge about healthcare system and social welfare

About healthcare, Canada is a country with the best medical treatment in the world. People who immigrate to Canada can experience several free medical examination and treatment benefits. Thus, you should be aware of these incentive program to be able to apply them in the best way.

In addition, Canada also strictly controls the vaccination situation of children. Children’s vaccination must be completed before school enrolment. Valid vaccination documents will be one of required documents for admission apply in Canada.

4. Languages

The two main languages used in Canada is English and French. Therefore, to immigrate to Canada, you have to practice one of these two languages. Language proficiency includes 4 skills: Listening – Speaking – Reading – Writing and take language exams such as IELTS.

5. Clothes and other items

Canada is located near North Pole, thus, this country has temperate climate with 4 seasons, especially it is freezing cold in the winter. Therefore, warm clothes are indispensable when living in Canada.

• Shoes: from 1-2 pairs to change because you would walk more compare to in Vietnam
• Personal hygiene items
• Electronic items: laptop, ipad for working and studying. You should prepare adapter to exchange the plugs in Canada.
• Some hometown food is recommended to bring to Canada since you are not familiar with local food. However, remember to comply with food regulations when boarding: fresh meat or fruit are not allowed but packaged or dried food are allowed.
• Medicine: medicine for those who are undergoing special treatment since it will be difficult for you to buy in Canada. In addition, whether travelling or living in Canada, you should bring some flu medication, sickness or urgo bandages.