Living in Canada
Official information British people moving to and living in Canada need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Before you go
See our travel advice for Canada for up-to-date information on local laws and customs, safety and emergencies.
You바카라 사이트檒l need to apply for an to enter Canada.
See moving or retiring abroad.
Visas and residency
See entry requirements for Canada in our travel advice.
If you intend to work or study, has information about the permits you may need.
Healthcare
See our travel advice for Canada.
Canada and the UK do not have reciprocal healthcare agreements. You should buy comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you enter the country.
You should also make sure you바카라 사이트檙e covered by health insurance for UK treatment or you바카라 사이트檒l be charged by the NHS for any care you receive in the UK. The has information for people moving abroad.
See 바카라 사이트� you should also check your prescriptions are legal in Canada.
Working in Canada
See for work permits and getting your qualifications assessed.
Some jobs may require a UK criminal records check (known as a DBS check).
Tax
See tax if you leave the UK to live abroad and tax on your UK income if you live abroad.
We recommend you get professional advice on paying tax in Canada.
You may be able to pay National Insurance while abroad in order to protect your State Pension and entitlement to other benefits and allowances.
Pensions
See State Pension if you retire abroad and new State Pension.
If you바카라 사이트檝e worked in Canada, see .
Life certificates for UK state pensions
If you get a 바카라 사이트榣ife certificate바카라 사이트� from the UK Pension Service, you need to respond as soon as possible 바카라 사이트� your payments may be suspended if you don바카라 사이트檛.
Benefits
See claiming benefits if you live, move or travel abroad.
Find out which UK benefits you might be able to get while you바카라 사이트檙e abroad and how to claim them.
Many income-related benefits such as Pension Credit and Housing Benefit can바카라 사이트檛 be paid if you바카라 사이트檙e abroad for more than 4 weeks.
Driving in Canada
See driving abroad and road travel in Canada.
You can or exchange your UK licence 바카라 사이트� each province issues its own driving licence, so you should contact your provincial government.
If you바카라 사이트檙e asked for a letter authenticating, certifying or validating your UK driver바카라 사이트檚 licence, you should contact your UK issuing office (eg the DVLA).
See taking a vehicle out of the UK.
Voting
British citizens living abroad can 바카라 사이트� you바카라 사이트檒l need to register as an overseas voter.
Births
Deaths
See what to do after someone dies and bereavement information for Canada.
Getting married
Renewing passports
See overseas British passports applications and get an emergency travel document (sometimes called an emergency passport).
Pets
See .
Emergencies
Canada uses the emergency number 911.
If you need urgent help, contact your nearest British embassy or consulate.
Accommodation and buying property
Other useful information
See:
Returning to the UK
You should tell the that you바카라 사이트檙e leaving Canada.
To move your pension to the UK, contact the International Pension Centre.
See tax if you return to the UK.
See bringing your pet to the UK.
Disclaimer
Please note that this information is provided as a guide only. Definitive information should be obtained from the Canadian authorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will not be liable for any inaccuracies in this information.
Updates to this page
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Coronavirus section added with a link to guidance on vaccines
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Complete revision of guidance to ensure it's up to date and accurate.
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Updated Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements for British passport holders flying to Canada.
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Added information about Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements
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Added British Columbia to the list of provinces where a UK driving licence can be exchanged.
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First published.