Important Documents

To enter Canada, you will need to present the following documents which you should keep with you at all times:

• A Canadian immigrant visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence for each family member traveling with you;
• A valid passport or other travel document for each family member traveling with you;
• Two copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you;
• Two copies of list of items which are arriving later and their value.

Photo Credit: Canada Transportation Agency

Other documents you may need to bring with you:

• Birth certificate;
• Marriage or divorce certificate, death certificate for a deceased spouse;
• Adoption record for adopted children;
• Educational diplomas and certificates, transcripts that list the courses you took to obtain a degree or certificate;
• Official vaccination records;
• Medical records (prescriptions, test results, x-trays, allergies, etc) and dental records; immunization record for children.
• Driver’s license and/or international Driving Permit (IDP).

*If the original documents are not in English or French (Canada’s official languages), you will need to obtain certified translations. When presenting your documents to a Canadian office, always provide the original, the certified translation, and the name and contact information of the translation agency.