Canada Arrival, Port of Entry & First 72-Hour Guide
Your essential handbook for landing and settling down smoothly in Canada. This guide structures airport customs declarations, packing checklists, work/study permit conversions at the border, and critical arrival task lists to ensure a stress-free transition.
🛬 Airport Customs & Immigration Processing (POE)
Step-by-step walkthroughs of Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), and Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) airports. Learn how to use customs kiosks, complete CBSA declarations, and interface with IRCC border officers.
🔑 First 72 Hours: Essential Canadian ID & Document Setup
Navigate the critical procedures immediately following your arrival. Learn how to apply for your Social Insurance Number (SIN), register for provincial healthcare (OHIP, RAMQ, MSP), and open newcomer bank accounts.
📋 Landing Checklists & Customs Goods to Follow (B4/BSF186)
Comprehensive lists of critical physical documents to carry. Understand Canadian customs limits, what items are restricted, and how to declare unaccompanied assets using BSF186 forms.