The school season is about to begin, and friends who are going to study in Canada will almost have to prepare their luggage. Today, Meitan International will give you the most comprehensive guide to preparing luggage before traveling. Take a look~< /p>

1. List of items to prepare before departure

Pannel items

1. Passport (Visa)

2. Letter of approval from the embassy (original) )

3. Admission letter offer

The above three items are the most important documents, which are used in exchange for study permit when entering the country

4. Customs letter

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5. Bring various notarizations, if any (birth certificate, no criminal record, transcript, graduation certificate, degree certificate, younger international students also need to present a Canadian guardianship letter and a Chinese guardianship notarization)

6. Original sealed copy of the final transcript (how many more copies should you bring)? (High school, undergraduate, graduate)

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

8. Passport photos (prepare several photos, specifications for visa use/electronic version)

9. Vaccine records

10. Admission tuition receipt

< p>11. A piece of paper to record important phone numbers and addresses (in case the phone is lost)

For example: a)? The phone number of the person who receives you in Canada b)? The phone number of the department c)? Home (Remember how to make calls to China after arriving in Canada: Dial 001 first, then 86, then the area code of your city, and then the phone number you want to call.)

12. Air tickets

13. Money: You can carry up to 10,000 Canadian dollars in cash with you. You can also bring 1-2 international credit cards (MasterCard, Visa) or UnionPay cards. It is best to bring some change in Canadian dollars (to buy coffee, make calls at the airport, and have as a backup)

14. Canadian Customs Entry Form (Before landing, the stewardess will distribute this form on the plane, fill it out on the plane)< /p>

Warm reminder:

Bring the originals and make several copies of all the above items. The electronic version of the file must be stored in a USB flash drive and uploaded to a personal mailbox for storage. If lost, the electronic version can be retrieved by logging in to the mailbox.

Clothing

1. Formal clothing: A set of formal clothing is required for formal PPT presentations, graduation project introductions, graduation ceremonies and other activities.

Boys: Formal wear, tie, belt

Girls: Small dress (suit, white shirt, evening skirt), high heels (there are very few shoes in Canadian sizes 35/36)

2. Tops: T-shirts (T-shirts of various textures, colors, lengths, thicknesses); long-sleeved pure cotton casual shirts; coats: jackets, casual shirts (3-4, different thicknesses); waterproof or Windproof jacket (1-2); a set of sports shorts and sports outerwear; coats; sweaters; mid-length down jackets, etc.

3. Pants: cotton pants, jeans, casual pants, beach pants, swimming trunks, etc.< /p>

4. Underwear and socks

5. Winter gloves, hats, scarves

6. Shoes: travel shoes, sneakers, slippers, leather shoes, etc.

7. Sunglasses

Warm reminder:

1. The above is for reference only. Don’t just rely on other people’s experience to judge the temperature of the study abroad place, but combine it with the actual local climate. Choose the clothes you bring based on your own needs.

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

3. Boots take up more weight and space, so it is not recommended to carry them. As for other shoes, students who wear smaller sizes are advised to bring a few extra pairs as Canadian shoe sizes tend to be on the larger side.

4. Students who are smaller in stature should buy more clothes in China, where the sizes are larger.

Daily necessities

1. Luggage: two checked luggage, school bag, computer bag

Two pieces of checked luggage: size (length + width + height) ≤158cm (30 inches); weight ≤23kg/each piece

1 piece of carry-on luggage: size (length + width + height) ≤115cm; weight ≤5kg

Luggage The quantity, size and weight requirements are subject to the airline's notification

2. Quilt: You can consider bringing a duvet, pillowcase, and bed sheets, or you can buy it after arriving in Canada (if provided by homestay, you can not bring it)< /p>

3. Toiletries (enough for 1 week), towels, etc.

4. Tableware: You can bring some simple things, which can be bought abroad, and you can bring a microwave to heat them. lunch box.

5. Thermos cup

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

7. Umbrellas, watches, watch batteries

8. Clothes rack (small quantity)

Warm reminder:

1. Since there is not much difference in the price of daily necessities between Canada and China, a certain Some of the daily necessities you bring can be purchased directly in Canada: school supplies such as notebooks, pens, professional dictionaries, quick translations and professional books, shampoo, soap, body oil, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other cleaning supplies.

2. According to your living habits, you can bring two sets of sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases for easy changing and washing.

3. Students who are short-sighted should bring two more pairs with them. Whether they are frame glasses or contact lenses, they are very expensive here.

Drugs

1. Colds: Vitamin C Yinqiao, Shengji Cold Tablets, Ganmaoqing, Contac, Antiviral Oral Liquid, Ganmaotong, Bezoar 2. Jiedu Tablets , watermelon cream throat lozenges, etc.

3. Anti-fever products: Day and Night Baifu Ning, Shuangxing Cold Capsules, Cold Anti-fever Granules, Ganhe Tea, Anti-Fever Patch, etc.

4. Intestinal products : Xie Li Ting, Huoxiang Zhengqi Pills, Lizhu Chang, Bao Chai Pills, Bao He Pills, Fu Ke'an, Berberine, etc.

5. Allergies: Minsmin, Chlorpheniramine, Picang Cream, dermatitis and so on

6. Gastrointestinal category: Gaitianxiao, Weiweining, Weinaan, Motilium, Jinfo Zhitong Pill, Prubenxin, etc.

7 .Ointments: safflower oil, Four Seasons Ping An oil, white flower oil, carminative oil, tiger balm, wind oil essence; erythromycin ointment or tetracycline ointment, etc.

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

9. External medicines: band-aids, thermometers, cotton swabs, gauze, tape, etc.

Warm reminder:

1. Generally It is said that there are three types of drugs that are best not to bring, including ephedrine drugs (such as Xincontac, Baijiahei, etc.), domperidone drugs (such as domperidone, domperidone tablets, etc.), and opioid drugs (such as compound licorice tablets). At the same time, be sure not to bring Chinese herbal medicine, as it may be detained when passing through customs. If the dosage of antibiotics or other special medicines is large, it is best to attach a doctor's diagnosis certificate for explanation.

2. Visiting a dentist in Canada is all at your own expense, and dental care is also very expensive. ?If you have dental problems, you must have them cured before going abroad. You should also be careful not to bring too many medicines into Canada to avoid being questioned and detained by customs. This will be explained in detail later.

Electronic products

1. Conversion plug

2. Power strip

3. Mobile phones, cameras, computers, Ipads

4. Cables and chargers for all electronic products

5. Mobile hard drives, USB flash drives, network cables, headphones, mice, mouse pads and other computer accessories can be optionally carried.

Warm reminder:

It is best to bring some electronic product peripherals (such as mobile phone data cables, mobile phone films, etc.) from China. These small things are very cheap in China, but they are very expensive in Canada. Expensive (but the rich are free to do so).

In addition to knowing what needs to be brought, friends also need to know what is not allowed to bring, otherwise it will be a big problem~

2. Entry is permitted or prohibited Item List

Cash and Financial Products

If you carry cash or financial instruments (stocks, bonds, bank drafts, checks and Travelers' checks) must be declared to customs, otherwise they will face severe penalties if discovered.

If you cannot provide reasonable and legal proof of the source of property, not only the excess may be confiscated, but you may also be fined $250 to $5,000.

Warm reminder:

The Canada Border Agency emphasizes that the cash referred to by customs includes travellers’ checks and cashier’s checks.

Alcoholic beverages

This refers to products with an alcohol content exceeding 0.5%. Here is the amount of alcohol and alcoholic beverages you are allowed to bring into Canada (one):

If you bring more alcoholic beverages into Canada, you will be required to pay duties and taxes.

Tobacco products

Note: Many provinces have different age limits for carriers. The minimum age in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec is 18. Province 19.

Food, plants, animals and related items

Meat products such as ham and dried meat, and fresh fruits ((except for meat and tropical fruits that have been sterilized by the manufacturer and vacuum packed) , plants or seeds are not allowed to be brought into the country. If they are brought, they must be declared in order to prevent damage to the ecosystem and the invasion of various germs. Therefore, Canada has restrictions on meat products, vegetables, fruits, plants, etc. It is recommended to avoid bringing food into the country.

Warm reminder:

It is best not to bring food because there are many types of food, some are allowed into the country and some are not. If you are coming to Canada for the first time, be sure to take insurance. For the sake of safety, don’t bring food. Once the customs has questions about the food you are carrying, a lot of time will be wasted, going to the dark room to search for medicines.

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

Generally, only a small amount of over-the-counter drugs can be brought into the country. . If you want to bring prescription drugs into the country, the drugs must be in hospital or pharmacy packaging, with original labels with instructions for use, or in retail packaging. If not, you must bring a copy of the prescription or a prescription. Doctor’s instructions. The packaging of over-the-counter medicines also has the same requirements as prescription medicines (note: prescriptions, packaging, instructions, etc. must have English or English translations)

Chinese people who respect traditional Chinese medicine can safely carry Chinese herbal medicines (but add (Except for herbal medicines deemed poisonous and restricted by the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China)

It should be noted that Chinese herbal medicine refers to dried or frozen herbs, not fresh plants or Chinese patent medicines, and must not contain any similar substances. Ingredients of bark. Because fresh herbs and bark are generally prohibited from entering the country, proprietary Chinese medicines are over-the-counter drugs and have strict requirements.

In addition, Canadian residents are legally prohibited from importing them by mail or express delivery. Any prescription drugs. If you are not sure whether the drugs you carry comply with Canadian regulations, it is recommended to contact the Canadian Ministry of Health to check before traveling.

Gifts

If you want to bring some gifts to friends in Canada, The tax-free limit is for items not exceeding 60 Canadian dollars, but tobacco, alcohol, and advertising items cannot be declared as gifts.

Warm reminder:

1. Even if the items are allowed to be imported, remember to fill in the customs form truthfully. If you are found to have made a false declaration, you will be inspected every time you enter the customs, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. p>2. In addition, items restricted from entry include firearms and weapons, explosives, fireworks and ammunition, vehicles, etc. For details, please refer to the official Canadian immigration website