There is so much to consider when you are emigrating to Canada. You have to find a job, then a house, schools for the kids and precious belongings, like the dog, need to be carefully packed up and entrusted to relocation firms. One thing that is often overlooked is driving licence requirements.
Depending on which province you are moving to, immigrants are allowed to drive in Canada on their foreign driving licence for between 6 and 12 months, as long as it is accompanied by an International Driving Permit (which you can obtain in your home country). However, after this time immigrants are required to apply for a Canadian Licence and to forfeit their foreign one.
To avoid having to work your way through the Canadian graduated licence programme, which is extensive and includes restrictions and tests, it is really advisable to bring a letter from the licence issuer from your home country, showing your driving history, including prosecutions and accidents.
For much much more information on relocating to Canada, visit www.workingin-canada.com.
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