Moving to Canada?

Moving to Canada

Are you planning to move to Canada? Relocating to Canada requires thorough preparation, as there is a lot to arrange. Your household goods must be carefully and professionally packed for overseas transport, the correct customs documentation needs to be collected for import clearance at destination and if you’re moving to Canada with children, you may also need to look for a suitable school.

When it comes to emigrating to Canada, De Haan is the right international moving specialist for you. We offer a complete door-to-door moving service from A to Z. Our experienced team is ready to assist you, because we understand that moving to Canada is not something you do every day, but it is what we do every day. Since the 1960s, we have helped thousands of people make their move to Canada smoothly and successfully.

Why choose a professional moving company for emigrating to Canada

5 reasons why hiring a moving company for a move to Canada or emigrating from the Netherlands is smart:

1. International certifications and memberships ensure seamless, high-quality logistics
   De Haan is a recognized specialist in overseas moves, including emigration to Canada. As a FIDI and OMNI member, De Haan leverages its global network of carefully selected moving partners when delivering your belongings at the destination. These local moving companies are chosen based on strict quality standards and regular assessments. We know the staff of these international moving companies personally and have worked with them for many years. This ensures you can rely on experienced and dedicated movers when relocating to Canada.
   
   
2. Safe and professional packing for long-distance transport
   Your household goods travel long distances by sea and land. To ensure they arrive complete and undamaged at your destination, proper, sea-worthy packing is essential. De Haan relocation provides specially designed, durable packing materials. Our movers are trained in sea-worthy packing, which requires expert craftsmanship, for moves such as those to Canada.
   
   
3. Customs expertise for smooth clearance
   Customs is a specialized aspect of international moving. De Haan takes care of all the necessary documents for full customs clearance and shipping by sea or air when moving to Canada. The required documents and regulations depend entirely on your personal situation. We fully guide you through this complex process, because we understand it can be stressful.
   
   
4. Secure and flexible storage options
   Do you unexpectedly need interim storage while emigrating to Canada? We offer a customs-certified storage facility. Safe, convenient and flexible, it allows us to quickly adapt to your moving to Canada needs.
   
   
5. Reduced stress with a personal moving coordinator
   Your personal moving coordinator oversees your move to Canada, liaises with the international moving partner, and keeps you constantly informed. That’s one less thing for you to worry about during an already busy time.

Or as Megan wrote in her customer review: “The moving process with De Haan went smoothly and effortlessly. I felt exceptionally well taken care of the entire time. The assigned Move Coordinator was very helpful and incredibly friendly!”

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What you need to arrange before moving to Canada

There are several important requirements you must not forget when emigrating to Canada from the Netherlands. Here is a brief checklist of conditions for emigrating to Canada:

• Do you have an approved immigration application?
  Without a pre-arranged visa, you cannot legally live or work in Canada. Canada does not offer “open” immigration. De Haan relocation does not arrange your visa but handles the physical relocation.
  
  
• Can you prove you have sufficient funds?
  The Canadian government requires proof that you can support yourself (and your family) upon arrival.
  
  
• Is there a detailed inventory of your household goods?
  Strict moving regulations apply and certain goods must be declared. We can prepare this inventory of your belongings for you.

When moving from the Netherlands to Canada, the Canadian immigration points system comes into play. You must apply for this yourself, as we do not handle the application. Here are three key points from the Canadian immigration points system that are important when moving to Canada:

1. Language proficiency
   Your language skills are one of the most decisive factors in your CRS score. Points are awarded for each skill (reading, writing, speaking, listening) and the difference between an intermediate and high level (for example, CLB 9 or above) can have a significant impact.
   
   
2. Education and skill transferability
   Your education level counts not only on its own, but can earn you extra points when combined with language proficiency and work experience.
   
   
3. Bonus points
   In addition to the core components of your profile, you can earn additional points. It is extremely valuable to receive a provincial nomination, for example through family ties or studies in Canada, or to gain extra points for bilingualism (English plus French) or previous study experience in Canada, if applicable.

Moving from Canada to the Netherlands?

Through our partner network, we can also assist you when moving back to the Netherlands. Your household goods will be carefully and professionally packed by our partner in Canada and then shipped to the Netherlands. De Haan ensures the delivery of your belongings to your new home and makes sure you are fully informed about the required documentation for importing your possessions to the Netherlands when moving with us.