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Your move to Canada, week by week
A dated checklist for your move from the UK to Canada, from 180 days before you fly to 30 days after you land.
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Before you go
Fri, 10 Jul180 days beforeCheck your immigration route, and book an English test and degree assessment if you need them Read →
Sun, 9 Aug150 days beforeStart getting your qualifications recognised, if your job is regulated Read →
Tue, 8 Sept120 days beforeCheck schools and catchment areas for the city you’re moving to
Thu, 8 Oct90 days beforeCheck your National Insurance record and State Pension forecast Read →
Fri, 23 Oct75 days beforeBook shipping and list everything for Canadian customs (goods to follow)
Sat, 7 Nov60 days beforeAsk your lender for consent to let, and find a letting agent Read →
Sun, 22 Nov45 days beforeBook private health cover for any provincial waiting period Read →
Mon, 7 Dec30 days beforeTell HMRC you’re leaving (form P85 or your tax return) Read →
Mon, 7 Dec30 days beforeAsk your UK car insurer for a letter showing your no-claims history Read →
Wed, 16 Dec21 days beforeCheck your medicines against Canadian import rules Read →
Wed, 23 Dec14 days beforeOpen a Canadian bank account before you fly if your bank allows it
Wed, 30 Dec7 days beforeMove money for your deposit and first weeks
After you land
Thu, 7 Jan1 days afterBuy a SIM and set up a transit card or tap with your bank card Read →
Fri, 8 Jan2 days afterApply for your Social Insurance Number
Sat, 9 Jan3 days afterApply for your provincial health card Read →
Wed, 13 Jan7 days afterStart viewing homes and preparing rental applications Read →
Wed, 20 Jan14 days afterFirst day at work: TD1 forms, direct deposit and benefits enrolment Read →
Wed, 27 Jan21 days afterSign a lease, get tenant insurance and connect the utilities Read →
Wed, 27 Jan21 days afterRegister your children at school
Wed, 3 Feb28 days afterCheck your licence deadline and exchange your UK licence Read →
Fri, 5 Feb30 days afterJoin one club, class or team
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