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Updated October 13, 2026For immigration
Preparing your move from France to Canada
A successful move is prepared on the French side as much as the Canadian side: cancellations, taxes, social security, consular registration, diploma translations and car insurance history.
Plan a start-up budget: first and sometimes last month's rent, a deposit for a phone plan, transport and several weeks without a salary.
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Questions this section answers
- Which documents should I gather before leaving?
- What should I cancel or transfer in France?
- How much money should I plan for the first months?
- Which formalities should I complete in the first week in Canada?
Official sources
- Embassy and consulates of France in Canada (in French) (French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) (Government of Canada)
- CLEISS – social security agreements (in French) (CLEISS (France))
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