Canada is a vast country which is often over shadowed by its neighbour the USA. A quick fact about Canada that isn’t known to many is that Canada is actually the second largest country in the world by land mass; it is also one of the top ten economies by size.

More and more people are choosing to immigrate to Canada from countries all across the world. If you are hoping to become one of these people there are certain aspects of documentation that you need to ensure you have in order to get your immigration process started.

The requirements of immigrants hoping to move to Canada include the following:

• Passport including the immigration identification validated upon arrival to Canada
• Your 'Goods to Follow List' for all shipments, including values (English / French) - Detailed inventories.
• Advice notice obtained from the moving company
• All documentation proving ownership, possession and use
• All receipts for new items being imported
• Previous airport of US / Canada border declaration papers
• Liquor import declaration (if applicable)

If you a Canadian national who is returning to Canada to live, the documents you will need include:

• Passport
• Proof of residency and duration outside Canada (Foreign work permit / letter from employer / statement from Canadian Consulate at origin / rent receipts / foreign driver’s license / etc.)
• A complete list of all items being imported (English / French) - detailed inventories
• Receipts of items purchased outside Canada (proof or ownership of minimum 6 months is required).
• Liquor import declaration (if applicable)
• List of items with a value over $10,000 (including vehicles)

·        Previous airport or US / Canada border declaration papers

·        Your 'Goods to Follow List' for all shipments, including values (English / French) - Detailed inventories

If you are coming to Canada on a Work Visa / Student Visa / Visitor Visa Requirement you will need the following documentation:

• Passport including a valid Visa issued by Canada Employment & Immigration
• Advice Notice, obtained from the moving company
• A complete list of all items being imported for your personal use while you remain in Canada (English / French) - detailed inventories
• All documentation roving ownership, possession and use
• All receipts for new items being imported
• Previous airport or US / Canada border declaration papers (see note below)
• Liquor import declaration (if applicable)

It should also be noted that all of the items you are importing must be for your personal use during your stay in Canada and if you leave Canada you must ensure that you take all of your goods with you; you can’t dispose of goods in Canada without Customs Authorisation.