Canada PR: First Things to Do After Landing in Canada
- Confirm your Canadian Residency at the airport:
- Search for Suitable Accommodation:
- Get Your SIN Card:
- Open a Bank Account:
- Get Your Health Card:
- Find a Good Job:
- Get Support from Canadian Settlement services:
- Apply for Child Care Benefits :
What should I do after coming to Canada?
30 Most Important First Things to do After Landing in Canada as Permanent Resident :
- 1) Activate your Permanent Residency.
- 2) Apply for Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- 3) Apply for Permanent Resident Card.
- 4) Buy a Local SIM Card.
- 5) Set Up a Bank Account and Apply for Credit Card.
- 6) Apply for Health Card.
What happens after landing in Canada?
When you arrive at the airport in Canada you will need to present your passports, Confirmation of Permanent Residency documents, and completed customs card(you receive this on the plane). Once you arrive, they will direct you to immigration to process your documents and customs paperwork (see “Declaring Your Goods”).
What to do after landing in Canada as an international student?
After-arrival checklist
- Apply for the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)
- Check that you have iMED health insurance.
- Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Add your document expiry dates to UBC’s Reminder System.
- Sign up to receive the International Community Update newsletter.
What do I need to do when I land in Canada?
When you arrive, you must have:
- Your valid passport and/or travel documents.
- Your valid permanent resident visa (if you are from a country that requires visas) and your confirmation of permanent residence (COPR).
- Proof that you have the funds to support yourself and your family after you arrive in Canada.
Do you have to quarantine after arriving in Canada?
International travel
Effective October 1, 2022, the Government of Canada removed all COVID-19 border measures including proof of vaccination, testing, quarantine, isolation and use of the ArriveCAN app. Other jurisdictions may continue to have travel restrictions.
What newcomers to Canada need to know?
Checklist for newcomers to Canada
- Research your new province and city.
- Arrange your accommodation.
- Research the Labour Market.
- Ensure your passport is valid.
- Collect official documentation (birth certificate, marriage or divorce certificate, educational diplomas, vaccination records, medical records, driver’s licence, etc.)
What to do after you land at the airport?
Once you enter the airport, the first thing you should do is check in (if you haven’t done so already online). Many airlines allow you to check in online 24 hours before your flight.
How long do I need to stay in Canada after landing?
730 days
To keep your permanent resident status, you must have been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years.
How long PR card takes after landing?
It usually takes two months to get your first PR card, starting from the date your application is complete (check the processing times here).
How can I get PR card after landing in Canada?
New permanent residents don’t need to apply for a PR card. We send one to you when you immigrate to Canada if you tell us your Canadian mailing address. You have 180 days after immigrating to tell us your address. If we don’t get it in time, then you have to apply for your card.
Can I leave Canada after landing as PR?
If your new PR card isn’t ready before you leave, you can still travel but you need a permanent resident travel document (PRTD) to return to Canada by commercial vehicle. You can only apply for a PRTD from outside Canada.
Can I change my program after landing in Canada?
International students in Canada have the right to change their program or institution as long as their study permit is valid.
What documentation do I need to enter Canada by land?
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens.
How long does Canada immigration process take at airport?
between one to four hours
Depending on the time of your arrival and the length of the immigration queue, it can take between one to four hours to complete airport formalities and exit Toronto Pearson Airport.
What are landing papers Canada?
An IMM 1000 Record of Landing (also known as a Landing Paper) is a document that new Permanent Residents received when they landed in Canada prior to July 2002.
Do you have to do ArriveCAN?
ArriveCAN now and in the future
This optional feature is for travellers who want to save time at certain Canadian international airports by providing their customs and immigration declaration to the CBSA in advance.
Who needs to complete ArriveCAN?
Making an Advance CBSA Declaration using ArriveCAN is currently only available to travellers whose first point of arrival in Canada is: Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), terminals 1 and 3.
Do I need PCR before entering Canada?
Entry and borders
With effect from 1 October 2022, the Government of Canada has removed all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine and isolation requirements, for anyone entering Canada.
What are three main challenges for new immigrants in Canada?
Challenges to integration
- Finding housing. More than three quarters of the immigrants in the LSIC looked for housing within the first six months.
- Accessing health care services.
- Accessing education and/or training.
- Finding employment.
What benefits do new immigrants get in Canada?
Below listed are the top 10 benefits of a Canada PR:
- Right to Live and Work in Canada.
- Extend or renew your visa after 5 years.
- Allows you to bring your family along!
- Free Education for children.
- Universal Healthcare.
- Social Benefits.
- Road to Canadian Citizenship.
- Freedom to Move.