GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL MOVES

CANADA’S ENTRY PROCEDURES

Whether you are a resident moving back to Canada, moving to Canada for the first time or entering Canada to study or work the links below will take you to the information you need:

  • Moving Back to Canada? You will find this information helpful if you are a resident of Canada who is returning to resume residence after an absence of at least one year; or are a former resident of Canada who has been a resident of another country for at least a year.
  • Settling in Canada? You will find this information helpful if you are moving to Canada for the first time to make this country your permanent home, or if you are coming to Canada for temporary employment for a period of more than three years.
  • Entering Canada to Study or Work? You will find this information helpful if you are entering Canada to work or study for a period of not more than 36 months.
  • Temporary Foreign Workers
  • Application to Work in Canada - Work Permits

VISA/PASSPORT INFORMATION FOR ENTERING CANADA

CUSTOMS INFORMATION

COUNTRY INFORMATION

Explore details and facts of the new Country you are moving to with the Lonely Planet World Guide

PACKING SERVICES

Matco’s professional packing services can prepare your personal belongings before loading to ensure maximum protection. Your personal effects will either be paper wrapped or packed in cartons using the latest materials and techniques to give your most fragile and delicate possessions the utmost protection they deserve. Items will then be placed in specially designed lift-vans or containers to proceed with your relocation.
Your moving consultant will explain the various packing services available:

  • Complete Pack – Your entire household will be packed & prepared for loading.
  • Partial Pack – We will pack only the breakable items in specialty containers to ensure safe transit.
  • Unpacking – All the containers packed by MATCO will be unpacked at your destination.
  • Valet unpacking – Includes the personalized service of putting dishes into your cupboards and china cabinets and books onto bookshelves.
  • Crating – Items that require extra protection can be custom crated for added security.
  • Packing material – If you want to pack yourself we can supply you with a packing guide and provide you with all the cartons, tape, and packing material at very competitive prices.

If you decide to do your own packing, the carrier does not assume any responsibility for damage to the contents in the cartons, unless there is evidence of damage to the exterior of the carton.

STORAGE SERVICES

  • All possessions stored and sealed in special, dust free containers to ensure security and safety.
  • Upholstered furniture sealed in plastic and stored on shelves to eliminate pressure points and stretching of material.
  • Buildings are fully alarmed and monitored 24 hours a day for fire and unauthorized entry.
  • Government bonded and approved.
  • Matco has the finest storage facilities in Western Canada.

TRANSIT INSURANCE

  • Matco World Transit Insurance is designed to meet your customer's needs
  • Choose between total loss and all risk insurance coverage

PRE-MOVE CHECKLIST

TIPS FOR MOVING

  • We also offer Moving Tips supplied by Matco's own professional staff of movers.

MOVING CALENDAR

Any questions or comments can be sent to info@matco.ca