What should I bring to study in Canada for the first time?

The school season is coming, and the friends who are going to study in Canada almost have to prepare their luggage. Meiteng International will give you the most comprehensive guide to luggage preparation before travel today, so hurry and have a look ~

I. List of items to be prepared before departure

Private goods

1. Passport (visa)

2. Letter signed by the embassy (original)

3. Admission notice

The above three items are the most important documents, which are exchanged for study permits when entering the country.

4. Customs letters

5. All kinds of notarization, if any (birth certificate, no criminal record, report card, diploma, degree certificate, and Canadian guardianship certificate and China guardianship notarization for young students).

6. What is the original seal of the final transcript (how many copies)? (High school, undergraduate, graduate)

7. Relevant English scores (IELTS/TOEFL /GRE/GMAT)

8. passport photo (prepare several copies, specifications/electronic version for visa application)

9. Vaccine records

10. Admission fee receipt

1 1. A piece of paper to record important telephone numbers and addresses (in case the mobile phone is lost).

For example: a)? The telephone number of the person who received you in Canada? Department phone c)? Home phone (remember to call home after you arrive in Canada like this:? Dial 00 1 first, then 86, then the area code of your city, and then the phone number you want to dial. )

12. Air tickets

13. Money: You can carry 10000 Canadian dollars in cash at most. In addition, you can bring 1-2 international credit cards (MasterCard, Visa) or UnionPay cards. It's best to bring some small change in Canadian dollars (coffee, airport calls, spare)

14. Canadian customs entry form (the stewardess will distribute this form on the plane before landing and fill it in on the plane).

Warm reminder:

Take out the originals of all the above items and make several copies. The electronic version of the file should be stored in a USB flash drive and uploaded to a personal mailbox for storage. If it is lost, you can log in to the mailbox to retrieve the electronic version.

Clothing

1. formal dress: formal PPT presentation, graduation project introduction, graduation ceremony and other activities need formal dress.

Boy: formal suit, tie and belt.

Girls: Little dresses (white shirts in suits, dinner dresses) and high heels (there are few shoes of size 35/36 in Canada).

2. Shirts: T-shirts (T-shirts of various textures, colors, lengths and thicknesses); Long-sleeved cotton casual shirt; Coat: jacket, casual shirt (3-4 pieces, different thickness); ? Waterproof or windproof coat (1-2); A set of shorts and a sports coat; Coat; Sweater; Medium and long down jackets, etc.

3. Pants: cotton trousers, jeans, casual pants, beach pants, swimming trunks, etc.

4. underwear and socks

5. Winter gloves, hats and scarves

6. Footwear: travel shoes, sports shoes, slippers, leather shoes, etc.

7. Sunglasses

Warm reminder:

1. The above is for reference only. Don't judge the temperature of studying abroad only by other people's experience. Choose clothes according to the local actual climate and your own needs.

2. It is recommended to buy down jackets locally (after all, it takes up space).

3. Boots occupy a lot of weight and space, so it is not recommended to carry them. Other shoes, small size students suggest to bring more pairs, Canadian shoes are too big.

4. It's better for students who are smaller to buy clothes in China, and clothes in China are larger in size.

articles for daily use

1. Luggage: two checked luggage bags, schoolbags and computer bags.

2 pieces of checked baggage: size (length+width+height) ≤ 158cm(30 inches); Weight ≤ 23kg/piece

Carry-on luggage 1 piece: size (length+width+height) ≤115cm; Weight ≤5 kg

The requirements for the number, size and weight of suitcases shall be subject to the notice of the airline.

2. Quilts: You can consider bringing duvets, pillowcases and sheets, or you can buy them after you arrive (if they are provided by the hotel, you don't need them).

3.？ Toiletries (enough 1? Weeks), towels, etc.

4. Tableware: You can bring some simple lunch boxes that can be bought abroad and heated by microwave oven.

5.？ vacuum flask

6.？ Scissors, nail clippers, razors (must be checked)

7.？ Umbrella, watch, watch battery

8.？ Clothes hanger (small quantity)

Warm reminder:

1. Because there is little difference in the prices of daily necessities between Canada and China, some daily necessities can be purchased directly in Canada: school supplies such as notebooks, pens, professional dictionaries, quick translations and professional books, and washing supplies such as shampoo, soap, moisturizing oil, toothbrushes and toothpaste.

According to my living habits, I can bring two sets of sheets, quilt cover and pillowcase, which is convenient for changing and washing.

It's better for students with myopia to bring two more pairs, whether it's frame glasses or contact lenses, they are very expensive here.

medicine

1. Colds: vitamin C Yinqiao tablets, Shengji Ganmao tablets, Ganmaoqing, Contac, antiviral oral liquid, Ganmaotong and Niuhuang 2. Jiedu Tablet, watermelon frost Runhou Tablet, etc.

3. Fever: Baifuning, Kuaixiao Shangfeng Capsule, Ganhe Tea, Fever Sticker, etc.

4. Intestines: Xieliting, Huoxiang Zhengqi Pill, Lizhu Intestine, Baoji Pill, Baohe Pill, Fukean, Berberine, etc.

5. Allergy: chlorpheniramine, chlorpheniramine, Pikang cream, dermatitis.

6. Department of Gastroenterology: Wei Yanxiao, Weichangning, Wei Naian, Motilium, Jinfo Zhitong Pill, Propranolol, etc.

7. Ointment: Safflower Oil, Four Seasons Safe Oil, White Flower Oil, Axe Standard Essential Oil, Tiger Balm and Essential Oil; Erythromycin ointment or tetracycline ointment, etc

8. Toothache: toothache medicine, periodontal tablets, etc.

9. External use: band-aid, thermometer, cotton swab, gauze, adhesive tape, etc.

Warm reminder:

1. Generally speaking, there are three kinds of drugs that are best not to be taken, including ephedrine drugs (such as new Contac, white plus black, etc. ), domperidone drugs (such as domperidone, domperidone tablets, etc. ) and opioids (such as compound licorice tablets). At the same time, don't bring Chinese herbal medicine. You may be detained when you go through the customs. If there are too many antibiotics or other specific drugs, it is best to attach a doctor's diagnosis.

2. Dentists in Canada pay their own expenses, and dental care is also very expensive. ? If there is something wrong with your teeth, you must straighten them before going abroad. Also, be careful not to bring too many drugs into Canada to avoid being questioned and detained by the customs, which will be explained in detail later.

Electronic products

1. adapter

Plug in power supply

3. Mobile phone, camera, computer, Ipad

4. Wiring and chargers for all electronic products

5. You can selectively carry mobile hard disk, USB flash drive, network cable, earphone, mouse, mouse pad and other computer accessories.

Warm reminder:

Some electronic products (such as mobile phone data cable, mobile phone film, etc.). ) You'd better bring it from China. These little things are very cheap in China, but very expensive in Canada (although local tyrants are free).

Friends need to know not only what they need to bring, but also what they can't bring, otherwise the problem will be great ~

Two. List of articles that may or may not enter the country.

Cash and financial products

If you carry cash or financial bills (stocks, bonds, bank drafts, checks and traveler's checks) equal to or greater than 1000 Canadian dollars (or equivalent foreign currency), you must declare to the customs, or you will face severe punishment once you are found. If you can't provide reasonable and legal proof of the source of property, not only the excess may be confiscated, but also a fine of $250 to $5,000 will be imposed.

Warm reminder:

The Canadian Border Agency emphasizes that cash referred to by customs includes traveler's checks and cashier's checks.

liquor

This refers to products with alcohol content exceeding 0.5%. The following is the number of alcohol and alcoholic beverages you can bring into Canada (one):

If you bring more alcoholic drinks into this country, you will have to pay customs duties and taxes.

tobacco

It should be noted that many provinces have different age limits for carriers. The minimum age is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, and 19 in other provinces.

Food, plants, animals and related items

It is forbidden to bring ham, dried meat and other meat products, fresh fruits (except meat and tropical fruits sterilized and vacuum-packed by manufacturers), plants or seeds into the country. If so, all must be declared. In order to prevent the ecosystem from being destroyed and the damage caused by the invasion of various germs, Canada has restrictions on meat products, vegetables, fruits and plants, and it is recommended to avoid bringing them into China.

Warm reminder:

It's best not to bring any food. Because there are many kinds of food, some can enter the country and some can't. When you first come to Canada, you shouldn't bring food for safety reasons. Once the customs has doubts about the food you are carrying, it is a waste of time. You must look for the box in the dark room.

Drugs and chemical reagents

In Canada, the regulatory system of health care products may be different from other countries. Drugs brought into the country must be for personal use and must not exceed a course of treatment or a supply of 90 days.

Generally, only a small amount of over-the-counter drugs can be brought into the country. If your partner wants to bring prescription drugs into the country, the drugs must be packaged in hospitals or pharmacies, with original labels with instructions for use, or retail packaging, and must have a doctor's prescription. If not, you need to bring a prescription or doctor's instructions. The packaging of over-the-counter drugs is the same as that of prescription drugs (note: prescription, packaging, instructions, etc. Need to be translated into English or English).

People in China who admire Chinese medicine can safely carry Chinese herbal medicines (except those which are determined to be toxic or restricted by Health Canada).

It should be noted that Chinese medicinal materials refer to dried or frozen medicinal materials, not fresh plants or Chinese patent medicines, and must not contain any ingredients similar to bark. Because fresh medicinal materials and bark are generally prohibited from entering the country, Chinese patent medicines are over-the-counter and have strict requirements.

In addition, Canadian residents are prohibited by law from importing any prescription drugs by mail or express delivery. If you are not sure whether the drugs you are carrying comply with Canadian laws and regulations, it is recommended to contact Health Canada for verification before traveling.

gift

If you want to bring some gifts to your friends in Canada, the duty-free limit does not exceed 60 Canadian dollars, but tobacco, alcohol and advertising products cannot be declared as gifts. The part that exceeds the duty-free limit needs to pay customs duties.

Warm reminder:

1. Remember to declare even articles that are allowed to enter the country! Fill in the entry form truthfully, don't take chances. Once a false customs declaration is found, it will be investigated every time you enter the customs, which is time-consuming and laborious.

2. In addition, there are guns and weapons, explosives, fireworks and ammunition, vehicles, etc. , restricted entry. For details, please refer to the entry and exit of official website and Canada.