CANADA – IMPORT REGULATIONS

At the time of compiling this information sheet, the following documentation is required to import household goods and personal effects into Canada:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA:

• -        Original Casual Goods Accounting Document/B4E (if completed upon arrival in Canada)
• -        Immigration Papers
• -        Packing List (English/French)
• -        Passport
• -        Liquor Permit (if you are bringing liquor into Canada)
• -        Insurance Valuation form (English/French)

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RETURNING CANADIAN CITIZENS:

• -        As above, but excluding Immigration papers
• -        Proof of residency outside of Canada for more than 1 year (i.e. rent receipts, letter from employer stating dates of employment, bank statements etc.) **Passport is not sufficient**

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PERSONS ON WORK PERMIT:

• -        As above
• -        Work Permit
• -        Letter from employer

DOCUMENTS FOR INHERITED SHIPMENTS:

• -        As above
• -        Copy of Will/Testament or Notary letter confirming right of inheritance that goods are not contested from any other party and Death Certificate
• -        If inheritance is from a living person you must submit verification that the person has broken up home (i.e. letter from Doctor, hospital or senior residence)

ALL DOCUMENTATION TO BE IN EITHER ENGLISH OR FRENCH

CANADA – IMPORT REGULATIONS