Several problems about immigrating to Canada

Canada has one of the most lakes in the world. Due to the influence of the west wind, some areas have a continental temperate coniferous forest climate. The temperature in the east is slightly lower, the climate in the south is mild, the climate in the west is mild and humid, and the climate in the north is cold and tundra. Arctic islands, cold all year round. Canada has four distinct seasons. It is very hot in summer and like the north of China in winter. Take one more at your convenience. In fact, the color of clothes and the number of shoes are all up to you. Here, I send a notice to new immigrants in Canada to check in:

Pay attention to the validity period of immigration:

The validity period of the immigration documents is one year after your immigration medical examination, or the expiration date of your passport, whichever comes first. The date of your registration in Canada cannot be later than the validity period of the immigration documents. Immigration documents cannot be extended. If you miss the expiration date, you must apply from the beginning, and all the procedures are the same as the new application.

Take housing subsidies:

Immigration officials will ask how much money you have with you. Sometimes you will be asked to take it out and count it, but generally not. He wants to know that you should bring the housing allowance. You must have it, or you may not be allowed to enter this country. In principle, the amount should be what you claimed when you applied. You should have at least more than ten thousand dollars. You'd better bring some cash. Sure, cashier's checks or traveler's checks will do. Canada has no restrictions on foreign exchange entry and exit. The money you bring in can be taken out.

Prepare for landing address:

No matter where you enter the country or live in the city in the future, you'd better prepare the address in advance. You can find the addresses of relatives and friends, fill them in when you enter the country or be asked.

Matters needing attention in customs clearance:

All personal belongings of new immigrants are exempt from import duties. If you have personal belongings that you didn't bring this time, and you plan to bring them in within the next year, then you must fill them in at this time, which is called "along with the goods". The things you bring this time and your personal belongings marked "Follow-up Items" are exempt from import duties. But if you don't fill out this form, you may be required to pay taxes when you bring it later. It is best to prepare a list in advance, indicating the goods, model, quantity and Canadian dollar amount in English.

Note that the goods you want to follow must be those you had before you landed. Things bought outside after landing are taxed when brought into Canada. In order to avoid trouble, the most convenient way is to keep the shopping invoice, so as to prove to the Canadian customs at any time that it was bought before landing. The description of the goods to be followed should be as detailed as possible to avoid being denied by the customs in the future. Especially more expensive things, such as cameras, electrical appliances, names and brands, serial numbers and so on. If you have precious jewels, whether you take them with you when you land or not, you'd better make a list describing the jewels in detail and submit it to customs officials for inspection and approval.

Please note that the personal belongings of new immigrants are duty-free, excluding those used for commercial purposes. Therefore, if you are asked about the use of goods, you must be cautious. If it's for work or for sale, it's business goods, and you have to pay taxes. Canadian customs are very strict. No problem when landing, because the articles of new immigrants are duty-free, so I'm too lazy to check you. But when you go in and out in the future, you will see how hard the Canadian customs staff work. If you don't prepare carefully, you may be punished.

Customs regulations for new immigrants entering Canada (for first-time immigrants)

This Ordinance is a simple interpretation of the Canadian Customs and Excise Ordinance, and only applies to people who arrive in Canada for the first time and intend to stay in Canada for 12 months. In other words, if you stay in Canada as an immigrant, an international student or a tourist for more than 12 months, this regulation will not apply to you.

1. You can bring your family and personal belongings into the country duty-free, which must be owned and used by you before you arrive in Canada.

The bride's makeup and wedding gifts, old and new, are tax-free.

3. The import of automobiles manufactured in or after1971year shall be handled in accordance with the Canadian automobile safety regulations, so the detailed rules shall be inquired from the Canadian Overseas Commission before the automobile import.

4. It is necessary to make a detailed list of the articles brought into the country in two points, indicating the value, brand, style and factory number of each article (if it can be found out).

5. Jewelry should be described in detail. Without this detailed explanation, these ornaments will be taken out of Canada for tourism or business, and may be re-evaluated when they re-enter Canada. The description of jewelry in the insurance company's policy is the best basis.

6. The articles sent to Canada should also be listed in detail. When you arrive in Canada, give this catalogue to the customs officer, so that the articles you sent can be cleaned up quickly when you arrive in Canada. Personal luggage can be picked up at the port of entry in Canada, or it can be sealed and sent to a customs warehouse near a convenient destination.

7. Hunting shotguns can be brought into China, but other guns need to be approved by the Canadian police. Canada's Ministry of Agriculture has regulations restricting the entry of livestock, poultry and other pets. For details, please contact the Canadian Overseas Commission.

According to the regulations, all unproven plant products, including potatoes, tubers, fruits, seeds and snails, are not allowed to be imported into Canada. In view of the serious damage caused by the spread of plant diseases and epidemics, offenders will be fined or imprisoned or both. It is also prohibited to use soil, hay, straw, chaff or other unrefined soil products alone, or to use them together with plants, commodities or personal items for packaging purposes.

9. All kinds of food, meat food and meat-containing food for personal or family use must be canned, non-toxic and commercial, and the weight shall not exceed 10 kg (22 lbs). In addition, these imported goods will be temporarily left at the customs for inspection by animal health and meat inspectors.

10. The Chinese translation of this compilation is for reference only. If there is any difference between its contents and the English original, the English original shall prevail.

Canadian customs declaration guide

Customs declaration:

When Canadian residents return to Canada from abroad, they will declare the value of the goods they bought overseas to the customs. When you enter the airport, or take a train, ship or bus, you must fill in the customs declaration form. Entry by private car must be declared orally. If you are a new immigrant or regain Canadian resident status, and your goods arrived after you entered the country, you must fill out the E-24 form, that is, the returnee declaration form.

Personal allowance:

If you leave the country for more than 24 hours, you can get a tax exemption of up to 50 Canadian dollars each time (except alcohol and tobacco).

If you leave the country for more than 48 hours, you can get a tax exemption of up to 200 Canadian dollars each time.

If you leave the country for more than 7 days, you can get a tax exemption of up to 500 Canadian dollars each time.

Person with tax allowance:

Canadian residents returning from abroad

Restore Canadian resident status and return to Canadian settlers.

Residents temporarily living in Canada

Preferential tariff rate:

Leave the country for more than 48 hours, the value is between 200-300 yuan, and the preferential tax rate is 15%.

Leave the country for more than 7 days, the value is between 500-800 yuan, and the preferential tax rate is 15%, except alcohol and tobacco.

Ordinary tax rate:

In addition to the restrictions of duty-free and preferential tax rates, according to the tax rate table promulgated by the Canadian government, the types of goods, the country of origin and the Canadian government, the average tax rate of imported goods is 30%. (This does not include luxury goods and alcohol and tobacco)